Belkin USB Parallel Printer Adapter Overview Connect your parallel printer through USB. The USB Parallel Printer Adapter is as easy to install as a parallel cable. Simply connect it into your printer, then plug it into your PC's USB port or USB hub. The adapter works with most standard parallel or IEEE 1284 printers. Features System Requirements. PC with a free USB port. Windows98, 98 SE, 2000, Me and XP Package Includes. Belkin USB Parallel Printer Adapter. Installation software. User guide on CD-rom Note: Certain features of multifunction printers will not work with this product. Not compatible with scanners or Zip drives.