Best parallel adapters according to redditors

We found 5 Reddit comments discussing the best parallel adapters. We ranked the 4 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

1. CNCdrive UC100 USB to Parallel CNC Motion Controller

2 mentions
CNCdrive UC100 USB to Parallel CNC Motion Controller
Replaces the standard parallel port interface.Operate a CNC machine over a USB connectionWorks seamlessly with Mach3 Software (sold separately).Pulses at rates up to 100 kHz.
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2. Starnill Centronics Cen36 Female to Mini-centronics Hpcen36 Male Ieee1284 Parallel Printer Adapter

1 mention
Starnill Centronics Cen36 Female to Mini-centronics Hpcen36 Male Ieee1284 Parallel Printer Adapter
Centronics To Mini Centronics AdapterAdapt your parallel cable to fit the smaller 36-pin Mini-Centronics port with this adapter.Connector 1: 36-pin Centronics (type B) femaleConnector 2: 36-pin Mini-Centronics (type C, MDR36) male
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3. StarTech.com USB to Serial Adapter - 1 Port - COM Port Retention - Texas Instruments TIUSB3410 - USB to RS232 Adapter Cable (ICUSB2321X),Black

1 mention
StarTech.com USB to Serial Adapter - 1 Port - COM Port Retention - Texas Instruments TIUSB3410 - USB to RS232 Adapter Cable (ICUSB2321X),Black
USB to Serial Adapter - 1 Port - COM Port Retention - Texas Instruments TIUSB3410 - USB to RS232 Adapter CableAdd one serial RS-232 port with com retention to any laptop or computer with a USB portUSB to SerialUSB to RS232Easy plug and play installation with USB Powered deviceUSB to Straight-Through...
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4. Scs232 Serial Adapter RJ45f to Db9f

1 mention
Scs232 Serial Adapter RJ45f to Db9f
Type: Data Transfer Adapter
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Top Reddit comments about Parallel Adapters:

u/CaptainDickbag · 2 pointsr/sysadmin

There's this product from Startech. It actually worked very well for me, and yes, it does retain the same com port.

u/Le_Tadlo · 1 pointr/Brocade

I don't think there is a direct cable, since you need a serial to USB converter. (It's not a miniUSB on the switch, it's RS232, just with miniUSB connector). I belive Brocade will ship USB-C to USB cables with ICX7150 series though.

So basically you need USB to RS-232 http://www.aten.com/global/en/products/mobility-&-usb/usb-converters/uc232a/

Then DBF9 to RJ45 https://www.amazon.com/Scs232-Serial-Adapter-RJ45f-Db9f/dp/B000067VFY

To which you can plug yout RJ45 to miniUSB cable


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u/FightingPolish · 1 pointr/pics

Don't need to look it up, I also had one with a Centronics interface as well at one point. What you need to do is pick up an adapter to convert it to a standard parallel port. From there there's any number of network print servers designed to make parallel port printers available on your home network.

u/ajquick · 1 pointr/CNC

I recommend the UC100 for applications such as this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TPBGXII/

u/bm6616 · 1 pointr/CNC

I've used 3 or so different pci and pcie parallel Port cards and they never seem to work with Mach 3. Not sure why but I've never had any success. I've had good success with this adapter though :

https://www.amazon.com/CNCdrive-UC100-Parallel-Motion-Controller/dp/B00TPBGXII