Will this work with Windows 8 Professional operating system?

Yes, I am using it on Windows 8 Professional computer attached to an HP printer. I used a USB to parallel adapter for several years on a Windows XP computer, with no loss in speed. As soon as I switched to Windows 8, the speed really slowed down (on 2 different brands of USB to parallel cables). I believe it is entirely to do with the printer drivers. If that is the case for you, you should really upgrade the printer. Windows 8 does not work well with old printer drivers, at least speedily. I have gone to a newer USB printer for regular printing, but I need to print checks using MICR ink. I don't need the speed for this setup, so using the old parallel printer for that function works fine for me as a 2nd printer. But Windows 8 with any printer older than 5 years seems to be very slow, regardless of cabling.

I want to connect my HP laser 5p to my AirMac. Will this cable work?

Hi, sorry cannot help with MAC products. I work on Windows computer. It worked like a charm, so I don't see why it wouldn't work.

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Add a Centronics parallel port to your desktop or laptop PC through USB
USB to Parallel Adapter
USB to Parallel Printer
USB to Parallel Cable
USB to Centronics
USB to IEEE 1284
10 ft USB to Parallel Printer Adapter Cable M/M

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Brand	StarTech.com
Model	ICUSB128410
Type	Printer (Parallel)
Type	Cable Connectors
Color	Black

Details
Length	10 ft.
Connector Number	2
Connector Detail	Connector A:1 - Centronics (36 pin) Male Connector B:1 - USB A (4 pin) Male

Features
Features	Cable Type: USB/ParallelCable Length: 10 ftConnector on First End: 1 x 36-pin Centronics Male ParallelConnector on Second End: 1 x 4-pin Type A Male USB 2.0 USBDevice Supported: PrinterColor: BlackWeight (Approximate): 201.3 gGreen Compliant: YesGreen Compliance Certificate/Authority: RoHSLimited Warranty: 2 Year

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First Listed on Newegg	September 24, 2010

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The StarTech.com ICUSB128410 is a 10-foot USB-A-to-Centronics 36-pin cable adapter for connecting a parallel printer to a desktop or laptop with USB-A, making it suitable for users who need to use a legacy printer with a USB-equipped PC.

Recommended For

People keeping a working parallel printer in service who need to connect it directly to a USB-A Windows computer.
Home-office or small-office users whose printer is positioned several feet from the computer and who need the reach of a 10-foot cable.
Users replacing a computer that had a parallel port but still need to print to a standard Centronics parallel printer from a USB-equipped PC.
Windows users who want a USB-powered, plug-and-play cable for routine printing rather than installing a separate parallel-port card.

Spec Summary

Attribute	Value
Best For	Connecting a USB-equipped computer to a parallel printer
Cable Type And Compatibility	USB-to-parallel printer adapter cable; supports printers
Connector Configuration	36-pin Centronics male to 4-pin USB Type-A male
Cable Length	10 ft.
Physical Specifications	Black; approximately 201.3 g
Model And Manufacturer	StarTech.com ICUSB128410
Warranty And Compliance	2-year limited warranty; RoHS compliant

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StarTech.com Model ICUSB128410 10 ft. USB to Parallel Printer Adapter

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