Connect a printer with Centronics Interface to a PC with USB interface For Windows 98/2000/XP and Mac 8.6 Easy to Install.; With this adapter cable you can still use your older printers with your newer computer.; Converts a printer's 36-pin parallel port for use with a USB port.; This cable adapter is only compatible with 36-pin parallel ports: be aware that there are multiple types of parallel ports, some with 25 pins, some with 36.