The PM1115P2 Ethernet to Parallel Network Print Server adapter lets you convert a standard parallel printer into a shared network printer over a 10/100Mbps network and is compatible for use with most parallel printing devices on the market. This feature makes the printer server perfect for any environment that requires printer sharing including homes, small offices, educational and government institutions. This compact, lightweight Ethernet print server connects directly to the Centronics port (36 pin/male) on your printer, for a discreet solution that doesn?t require a cable between your printer and the computer - simply connect the device to the LAN using an RJ45 cable. This fast parallel port print server is also IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX compliant. The parallel print server provides convenient setup options, using either a remote web-based interface or Windows based installation wizard. The single port print server offers broad operating system compatibility and works with a wide variety of parallel printing devices for easy installation into mixed environments, and also supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for remote monitoring. This Parallel network print server is backed by StarTech.com?s free lifetime technical support for any issues relating to installation and operation.