Pros: This cable did not work at first but I went on line to research it and found the following:

1. connect usb to parallel port adapter and wait for its driver installation
2. Add Printer -> Add local printer -> Use existing port USB001 (Virtual Printer Port for USB)
3. Choose HP, then press Windows Update button
4. Wait up to several minutes, then you should have your printer at the list
5. Choose your printer from the list
6. Install
7. Use your printer :-)

REMARK: by the end of installation process computer asks if you want to print the test page - it hasn't worked for me, but afterwards everything works fine.

I installed an old HP 6L and it works fine!!

Cons: none.

Pros: none

Cons: didn't work

Other Thoughts: I admit I was optimistic in trying to use this cable to connect an old HP 6L printer. I tried a Win XP computer--nothing. Then I hooked it to a Win 7 computer--nothing. I hooked up the USB first, as others have suggested, then connected the printer cable to the Trip lite cable.

Manufacturer Response:

We apologize for the experience you have had with the U207-006. We will need more information to determine what is causing this issue. Please reach out to our Chicago-based Tech Support Team at 773-869-1234 (M-F 7AM-6PM Central) so we can assist you.

Pros: thin, seems quality

Cons: NOT a printer cable--this is a parallel printer adapter--which means you will also need a printer cable (that has the correct end for the printer) to attach to it. It is what it says--but I didn't catch it. Now I have TWO cables to connect (tacky), where I though I would drop the thick and bulky cable--now I have both. But the cable itself if fine--but again, note the end.

Pros: Good quality build...nice long cable...packaged well

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: ordered this to keep my old parallel laser printer alive after getting a new PC. Works great!

Pros: It works as advertised. I put in the driver CD, installed, connected cable, and it was up and working again, just as the others I have purchased in the past that were the Tripp Lite brand.

Cons: No-doubtly taunts the other generic manufacturers... :)

Other Thoughts: As far as I am concerned, Tripp Lite is the ONLY product to go with for Parallel to USB connectivity!

Before Tripp Lite got better on their pricing, I have tried other cheaper products in the past from Newegg and I learned years and years ago to go with the better product.

And now that the prices are better, there is NO reason to get something else that is going to give you trouble.

Do yourselfself a favor and buy this if that is what you are needing.

PS - I just like telling people about the 'good stuff' when I find it. Because sometimes (ok, ALOT of times...) you get someone 'green' reviewing things that supposedly are highly technical, but start discounting stars and reviews because they didn't like the color of it or something stupid like that.