Belkin F5U002V1 USB Parallel Printer Adapter

Product Description

You just received a scanner for your birthday, but your printer is utilizing your parallel port. With the Belkin USB Parallel Printer Adapter you can attach your printer to your USB port and make room for that scanner you always wanted. Belkin brings practicality to life. Attach your parallel printer through a USB port, and leave your parallel port available for parallel scanners or cameras. Adapter plugs into a USB port and offers a parallel interface.

Amazon.com Product Description

Compatible with Windows 95 rev. B, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows XP, the USB-Parallel Adapter from Belkin attaches your parallel printer through a USB port, and leaves your parallel port available for parallel scanners or cameras. It installs effortlessly and delivers proven faster printing. This adapter also supports Hewlett-Packard DeskJet Resolution Enhancement Technology.

What's in the Box
USB-parallel adapter and 6-foot Belkin Pro Series USB device cable.

Customer Reviews:

absolutely NOT Vista compatible - waste of money.......2007-12-11

I purchased this at a local office store and even called the Belkin sales department to ask if it was Vista compatible. The Sales department assured me I could download vista drivers from their website. No such luck. When I called Belkin tech support they told me it definitely was NOT compatible with Vista. Unfortunately, I had already cut the plastic package open. Now I'm out almost $50.

Not Vista Compatible.......2007-10-23

I bought this from Amazon because it was Vista certified. After it failed to install I contacted Belkin. Their response is below.

"Thank you for contacting Belkin Technical Support.

We understand that F5U002 is not working with windows vista.

F5U002 is not compatible with windows vista."

People also need to be aware that having a parallel to USB cable does not guarantee that a printer is supported in Vista. Most older HP printers are not, so even with the cable an old HP printer won't work. Before purchasing a parallel to USB cable check the manufacturer's web site first for Vista drivers (if your intention is to connect to Vista).

I gave this item 1 star so people would read this review before buying it. I really have no basis for rating it.

Works very well.......2007-10-17

I bought this to connect from a newer Dell laptop to an older HP4+ laser printer. The laptop is Windows XP.

Initial installation was very simple. It came with an intallation CD. I just popped that in, connected to the printer and to the USB on the back of my laptop, and then turned on the printer. It was immediately found and installed.

I have had the printer hooked up for several months and I print to it almost daily. I am very pleased with the product. I know there were cheaper versions when I searched, but I had more confidence in purchasing a Belkin product as I've had success with that brand in the past, and a sort of hit-n-miss with some others.

Belkin F5U002 USB Parallel Printer Adapter

Average customer rating:

Works like a charm! Even on an OLD HP!
Worked seamlessly right out of the box... excellent!
It doesn't work with HP all-in-one printers!
will NOT work for Epson printers!!!
Not worth the hassle

Belkin F5U002 USB Parallel Printer Adapter

Manufacturer: Belkin Components
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

100% Plug and Play
Saves Parallel Ports usage
Fully compatible with Windows 95/98
Connect parallel printer to USB port
Eliminate parallel switchboxes

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Customer Reviews:

Works like a charm! Even on an OLD HP!.......2005-03-19

I didn't have the experience of plugging it in and printing. I have an older HP which did not have a compatible driver for Windows XP, I went to BELKIN website, called customer service and they directed me to an HP download to update the printer! It took less than 5 minutes and I am printing from my dell computer now.

Worked seamlessly right out of the box... excellent!.......2003-12-09

I wasn't sure this would work, but gave it a shot anyway - I just got a new laptop with only USB ports (no parallel) and didn't want to have to buy a new printer too. Anyway, it literally took about 2 minuts from opening the box, to successfully printing. I'm running Windows XP, and it's a new Dell laptop and an old Canon BJC-2000 printer. I haven't tried yet and don't know if the scanner cartridge (that works with the BJC-2000) will also work with this cable, because it says on Belkin's Web site that it only works with the printing function, not scanning or other functions. Anyway, for what I wanted it for, a BIG thumbs-up for this cable.

It doesn't work with HP all-in-one printers!.......2002-06-14

I bought this printer adapter and installed it on an HP Officejet 1170C all-in-one printer. I followed the revised instructions which came with the package (for Microsoft XP). Guess what, it didn't work. I tried printing a test page on Microsoft Word and it printed that page. When I tried to print an existing Word document on file, it wouldn't print. The printer got stuck and I couldn't turn off the printer at all. I had to physically unplug the printer before it would turn off. I looked in HP's website as well as Belkin's website for further instructions. I even read Belkin's latest instruction on the web dated May 31, 2002. This didn't help either. After numerous tries installing and uninstalling the hardware, as a last resort, I called Belkin's technical help and didn't get a good response either. They were not helpful. They just said it doesn't work with HP all-in-one products. Well, they should have mentioned that on the product cover. It would have saved me money, time and effort, not to mention the aggravation. I will probably buy another printer with USB connections.

will NOT work for Epson printers!!!.......2001-12-20

The Belkin will not work with ANY Epson parallel printers.
No choice but to buy the Epson USB Adapter Kit.
Check the Epson site for details to see which kit if any will fit your printer.
Buying the USB Adapter Kit from Epson directly is the cheapest way to go!

Not worth the hassle.......2001-09-14

I bought the Mac compatible version of this product and was sorely disappointed on many levels. Although the instructions are explicit and easy to follow, the procedure didn't work. I had to install the software first and then hook up the cable. The software was a breeze to install, and my laser printer did work. But it cut the print quality from 600dpi down to 300dpi. It also slowed down the printing process, hanging up after printing a mere two pages.
The next day, I booted my system and turned on my printer. I worked on a document and tried to print it out. It didn't work. I tried all the troubleshooting suggestions, and it still didn't work. Eventually, I wound up setting aside my laser printer and buying a cheap inkjet with a USB port. I'm hoping somebody will produce a better adapter in the near future, but I'm not holding my breath.

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