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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | The USB to RS232 serial Adapter is an intelligent, stackable expansion module that connects to a PC USB port or USB Hub via the USB port, providing one high-speed RS-232 serial port. The USB-232 features easy connectivity for traditional serial devices, such as a external serial modem.The USB to RS232 serial Adapter is an intelligent, stackable expansion module that connects to a PC USB port or USB Hub via the USB port, providing one high-speed RS-232 serial port. The USB-232 features easy connectivity for traditional serial devices, such as a external serial modem.The USB to RS232 serial Adapter is an intelligent, stackable expansion module that connects to a PC USB port or USB Hub via the USB port, providing one high-speed RS-232 serial port. The USB-232 features easy connectivity for traditional serial devices, such as a external serial modem.# Package content: 1 x USB to RS232 serial cable/adapter, 1 x user's manual, 1 x Driver software on CD | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Package Length: | 8.1 inches | | Package Width: | 5.5 inches | | Package Height: | 1.3 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 28 reviews |
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| | Features | The USB is an intelligent, stackable expansion module that connects to a PC USB port or USB Hub, providing one high-speed RS-232 serial port
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 28 customer reviews )
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27 of 27 found the following review helpful:
 It works with my antediluvian printer Sep 09, 2007
By Olive Branch
"Olivia"
The cable for my HP Laserjet 4Plus printer ends with a 25 pin male DB25 plug, which is not accepted by modern notebooks like my HP Pavilion dv6500. I decided therefore to order a Dekcell Cable (DC), plug my printer cable into the female DB25 end of the DC, and then plug the USB end of the DC into the notebook. The cable comes in a box labeled WanTeng, and the writing on the box advertises "Includes driver for today's most popular operating systems".
Unfortunately, the box is dated 2003, and examples of "modern operating systems" pictured on the box are Windows98 and Windows2000. This worried me at first, since the operating systems on my two computers are Windows Vista and Windows XP. However, it turned out that there was no need for a driver. Ignoring the CD enclosed in the box, I simply plugged in the DC, chose a USB port for the printer, and the printer worked (both with Vista and XP). There are cables like this for over $30 which are a little longer, but 3 feet was plenty for me, so I've been quite happy with this cable (and the price under $7).
12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Got it to work, no thanks to the documentation or disk Jun 16, 2008
By K. Conner
This product came without any instructions except those buried on the small included CD. Since I didn't know which model this was and it was not labeled anywhere, not even on the packaging I had to refer to my package slip to see which model I had purchased to find the correct folder. Which didn't hold the correct driver or the correct installation document anyway. When I did find what appeared to be the correct document it had instructions only for installing in Windows 98 and talked about a driver information file that didn't exist on the CD anymore(U2PAR.INF). I was on my own.
I also have a HP laserjet 1100 like another reviewer. I have a brand new Lenovo with only USB ports. I fist tried having everything connected all at once however, Windows only recognized the USB printing support and the OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host controller but would not find my printer. I had to leave the printer disconnected with only the adapter cable plugged in. I let Windows find the adapter and load the drivers. Then I plugged in the printer to the adapter, then installed the printer manually telling it to use USB001 (Virtual Printer port for USB) this worked and I'm up and running.
I rated this product a 3 star because if I hadn't known what I was doing (I been working on computers for a long time) and with no instructions this would be near impossible for the average person to get installed without help.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Solution for HP LaserJet 1100 Oct 18, 2007
By Stan Wendzel
I had the typical problem of getting a new computer that did not come with parallel printer ports. Fortunately, I just plugged the Dekcell into my existing HP printer cable and plugged the USB end into my new computer's USB ports and all installed automatically. Even the cable to cable connection was terrific as the old HP cable screws allowed for a snug connection with the new Dekcell. For the price you can't beat this. It's a great solution for old HP1100's that still have plenty of life.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
DB25 - USB adapter Oct 17, 2007
By Annon
Anyone with an old parallel port printer that still works well doesn't need to go out and get a USB printer for their newer laptops which only come with one serial and several USB ports. This was easy to load with the Vista operating system. All the drivers are on there. Just remember to pick a USB port for the printer output. The LPT1 which is defaulted is not going to work.
Load the driver from the CD first and then plug in the adapter attached to the printer. Then load the printer type through the Vista Control Panel. There are no instructions to that effect, but that's been my experience when connecting new hardware, and after my trial and error with the LPT1 port it worked great.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
USB to Parallel Printer Cable Apr 13, 2008
By Richard Surratt
"rjs"
I replaced my old PC with a Dell desktop running XP and with no parallel port (USB only). I purchased this adaptor, plugged it into the USB port of the PC and into the female end of the existing printer cable and followed the directions per buckeye as indicated below to get it to work. Works great, no need to buy a new printer (for now). The directions in the package and the driver/installation disc that came with the adaptor sucked and I could not figure out how to get the printer to work from what was in the box. If it had not been for the directions below, would probably be out $200 for a new printer.
thanks buckeye
Works ok with HP PSC 500, March 2, 2008
By buckeye3059 - See all my reviews
(1) I had to have the adapter plugged into my laptop's USB port and the other end of the adapter attached to my HP PSC 500 printer cable while the printer was powered OFF; (2) I turned on the printer, went to Start -> Settings -> Printers and Faxes -> Add Printer -> Add Printer Wizard and picked the "Virtual Printer Port for USB" (Thanks Crolks!) instead of the default LPT1 port. No need to use the enclosed CD.
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