Question 1

Is this TU-P1284 (Version v1.xR) or TU-P1284 (Version v2.0R)?  On the TRENDnet site the v1.xR is blue and compatibility with Windows 7 is NOT listed.  The v2.0R is white and compatibility with Windows 7 is listed.  On the newegg site the cable is white but compatibility with Windows 7 is NOT listed.   Although newegg shows a white cable, the safest bet would be to assume that the cable is NOT windows 7 compatible.   Compatibility with Windows 7 is needed.  Has anyone tried this cable with windows 7?

Accepted Answer

What was purchased is a TU-P1284: Specifications
Interface: USB 1.1 Type A, IEEE 1284 Centronics 36 Male
Supported OS: Windows 7(32/64bit), Vista (32/64bit), XP (32/64bit), 2000, ME, 98SE
Cable Length: 2m (6.7 ft)
Cable Gauge: 28/24 aWG
Data Rate: 12MBPS
Power Consumption: 500mA(max) per port

You might need to down load a driver at Trendnet for versions of Windows ME/98SE. 
The version listed is 1.1 for USB connection on your machine.

This was loaned out to a person with old printers who purchased a new machine with Windows 7.  The old printers did not want to work at first but the photo printer and Windows 7 are now working.  Drivers for the printers are either available for new operating systems from Windows or the Manufacturer.

Question 2

Is the parallel end of this cable a female connection?

Accepted Answer

I would call it a male end. It's the end that plugs into a printer connection.

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