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product_id: 436883
title: "Sewell USB to Mini Centronics Cable, 5 ft."
brand: "sewell"
price: "€ 35.95"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Sewell"
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# Includes driver CD for legacy Windows 5 ft USB to Mini Centronics cable length Supports IEEE 1284 printing protocol Sewell USB to Mini Centronics Cable, 5 ft.

**Brand:** sewell
**Price:** € 35.95
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖨️ Bridge the gap between classic tech and today’s USB world—print without limits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sewell USB to Mini Centronics Cable, 5 ft. by sewell
- **How much does it cost?** € 35.95 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sewell enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sewell brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision Compatibility:** Specifically designed for mini-Centronics 36-pin ports—no more guessing games.
- • **Compact & Reliable Build:** 5-foot durable cable ensures flexible placement without signal loss.
- • **Plug & Play Printing Power:** Quick setup with automatic driver recognition on Windows systems.
- • **Future-Proof Your Print Setup:** Works flawlessly with all-in-one printers for printing, keeping your workflow smooth.
- • **Seamless Legacy Printer Revival:** Effortlessly connect vintage HP printers to modern USB-only computers.

## Overview

The Sewell USB to Mini Centronics Cable (5 ft) is a specialized adapter set that enables seamless connection of older HP printers with mini-Centronics ports to modern computers via USB. Supporting IEEE 1284 printing standards and including a driver CD for legacy Windows versions, it ensures reliable printing functionality—perfect for professionals preserving trusted hardware in a USB-only environment.

## Description

The USB to Mini Centronics Combo set is the easiest way to use your HP printer with a mini centronics port with a new computer through your USB port. Note that this kit will only work for printing functions - it should work with your all-in-one printer, but only for printing (ie, this won't allow you to fax, scan, etc.).

Review: Attaching old HP Color Laserjet 4500 DN to newer computers that do not have parallel ports - I purchased Sewell USB to Mini Centronics Combo Cable Set, 5 ft. to attache an old HP Color Laserjet Printer to newer computers that do not have parallel port capabilities. This cable works. The printer was recognized and setup on the laptop computer during startup. After making the necessary adjustments to the printer configuration, a test sheet printed properly. A word of caution--make sure you know whether your older printer has a standard 36-pin Centronics connector or a mini-Centronics 36-pin connector. They look very similar in pictures, but size does make a big difference. Before I discovered this fact, which is probably obvious to many people, I purchased two different standard 36-pin centronic to USB adapter cables C2G / Cables to Go 16899 USB To DB25 IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable, 6 Feet C2G / Cables to Go 16898 USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable, Beige 6 Feet neither of which could fit the mini-centronics connector on the HP 4500DN printer. I then tried solving the problem by purchasing two Centronics (Cen36) Female to Mini-Centronics (HPCen36) Male IEEE1284 Parallel Printer Adapters Centronics (Cen36) Female to Mini-Centronics (HPCen36) Male IEEE1284 Parallel Printer Adapter . When I hooked the HP 4500DN printer using either cable in combination with either converter, the computer would find the printer and add it to the list of printers available, but I could not get a test page to print no matter what I tried!
Review: Saved my HP 1100 from the junk pile. - I used it to access my old HP1100 back up printer on two lap tops one XP Pro and the other Win 7. Worked flawlessly on both. Here are my steps (others experiencing problems I suspect are not following this procedure) 1. fully boot up computer with up-to-date windows, 2. Power on the HP1100 with paper and cable attached to it, 3. Connect the USB to Mini Centronics cable to the computer. 4. The desktop screen should after few moments indicate installing and recognizing the cable THEN finding the correct HP driver in the operating system OR automatically searching on line at Microsoft. 5. Driver installs, 6. Check by going to CONTROL PANEL, Printers and see if listed as an installed printer, if yes print away. Of course you can select which printer as Default or make the selection when you do your print. Note also that HP Support site has drivers for the HP1100 on line to install in the rare event you experience difficulties. I went to this cable because my antique rock solid HP 4L is out of ink and the carts are no longer made, drats! This cable saved the day and my back up HP1100 is now my wife's go-to printer. So well worth it after reading about other unsuccessful methods to overcome the mini-to USB problems.

## Features

- 1x USB to Parallel adapter, 5 ft.
- 1x Centronics (IEEE 1284) to Mini-Centronics Adapter (IEEE 1284-C)
- 1x driver CD (for Windows 98 and 2000/NT)
- Works with printers only (will work with all-in-ones, but only for printing functions)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004U6JNX0 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,784 in USB Cables |
| Brand | Sewell |
| Brand Name | Sewell |
| Cable Type | USB |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | PC, Printer |
| Connector Gender | Male-to-Female |
| Connector Type | USB Type A |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 250 Reviews |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Shape | Round |
| Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Sewell |
| Maximum Voltage | 5 Volts (DC) |
| Model | SW-7383 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pins | 4 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Connecting printers and personal computers |
| Specification Met | IEEE |
| UPC | 685289738303 685289073831 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sewell
- **Cable Type:** USB
- **Compatible Devices:** PC, Printer
- **Connector Type:** USB Type A
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Connecting printers and personal computers

## Images

![Sewell USB to Mini Centronics Cable, 5 ft. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wzDCBcgWL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Attaching old HP Color Laserjet 4500 DN to newer computers that do not have parallel ports
*by G***N on July 28, 2012*

I purchased Sewell USB to Mini Centronics Combo Cable Set, 5 ft. to attache an old HP Color Laserjet Printer to newer computers that do not have parallel port capabilities. This cable works. The printer was recognized and setup on the laptop computer during startup. After making the necessary adjustments to the printer configuration, a test sheet printed properly. A word of caution--make sure you know whether your older printer has a standard 36-pin Centronics connector or a mini-Centronics 36-pin connector. They look very similar in pictures, but size does make a big difference. Before I discovered this fact, which is probably obvious to many people, I purchased two different standard 36-pin centronic to USB adapter cables C2G / Cables to Go 16899 USB To DB25 IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable, 6 Feet C2G / Cables to Go 16898 USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable, Beige 6 Feet neither of which could fit the mini-centronics connector on the HP 4500DN printer. I then tried solving the problem by purchasing two Centronics (Cen36) Female to Mini-Centronics (HPCen36) Male IEEE1284 Parallel Printer Adapters Centronics (Cen36) Female to Mini-Centronics (HPCen36) Male IEEE1284 Parallel Printer Adapter . When I hooked the HP 4500DN printer using either cable in combination with either converter, the computer would find the printer and add it to the list of printers available, but I could not get a test page to print no matter what I tried!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Saved my HP 1100 from the junk pile.
*by R***K on December 4, 2013*

I used it to access my old HP1100 back up printer on two lap tops one XP Pro and the other Win 7. Worked flawlessly on both. Here are my steps (others experiencing problems I suspect are not following this procedure) 1. fully boot up computer with up-to-date windows, 2. Power on the HP1100 with paper and cable attached to it, 3. Connect the USB to Mini Centronics cable to the computer. 4. The desktop screen should after few moments indicate installing and recognizing the cable THEN finding the correct HP driver in the operating system OR automatically searching on line at Microsoft. 5. Driver installs, 6. Check by going to CONTROL PANEL, Printers and see if listed as an installed printer, if yes print away. Of course you can select which printer as Default or make the selection when you do your print. Note also that HP Support site has drivers for the HP1100 on line to install in the rare event you experience difficulties. I went to this cable because my antique rock solid HP 4L is out of ink and the carts are no longer made, drats! This cable saved the day and my back up HP1100 is now my wife's go-to printer. So well worth it after reading about other unsuccessful methods to overcome the mini-to USB problems.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great with ONE issue.
*by S***. on February 17, 2016*

The device works very well. I am using it on Win7-64bit and an old LaserJet 1100 that is still going strong. The software for the cable installed automatically and after updating the driver list in Windows, a generic LaserJet driver showed up. All-in-all very easy and working correctly. Then I tried to put my printer where I needed it - necessitating a USB extension cable. I grabbed the closest one I had (10 feet long). The cable no longer worked. I bought several more cables from monoprice in 6, 3, and 1.5 feet lengths (all cables tested and working on other devices). The 1.5 foot cable is the only one that works. It was long enough for me with some creative reorganizing but may not be in your application. I'm not sure if an active extension cable would have helped or not. I am not deducting a star because the cable is probably long enough for most people, works well once setup, AND Sewell's customer support was very responsive when contacted.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-16*