For about 5 euros (including shipping), this cable is used to connect an old parallel printer (without USB port) EPSON Stylus Color 440 into a USB port Warning: 1 / off PC and printer 2 / leave the old traditional cable connected to the printer (Centronics 32 big catch) 3 / put this adapter cable at its end (taken DB25) So its short length (90cm) matter 4 / connect the USB plug to the PC 5 / turn on the printer 6 / turning on the PC There is no message, but the printer appears in the Control Panel (Although it is not required, a restart of the PC may be required) Perfect Operation