Windows 10 Update stopped IEEE-1284 (Parallel)-USB Adapter Cable Working

Windows 10 update stopped my Parallel (IEEE-1284)-USB adapter cable from working. I assume it’s the 1 st September update as I got everything working again after the massive (and annoying) 1607 update.

After much searching I found that older IEEE-1284 cables often do not work with Win10 so I purchased a new one with Win10 drivers. Unfortunately, whenever I try to load the new cable/drivers, the old IEEE-1284 drivers automatically install as soon as I plug the cable in, regardless of the other driver installation.

I checked the box that says do not automatically download updates for drivers, but the ‘IEEE-1284 Controller (Unknown category)’ is already on my system and will not leave! Uninstalling or ‘Removing’ it just means it re-installs itself whenever I plug the cable in.

I do not want to roll back to pre-update Win10 as this will cause subsequent update problems – and it’s a rubbish, very temporary fix at best. The is no ‘update driver’ option available and ‘properties’ in ‘Devices and Printers’ only has two tabs, ‘General’ (with no options to do anything) and ‘Hardware’ (which only relates to the Brother printer driver and the MS ‘USB Printing Support’ driver (10.0.14393.0) – ‘usbprint.sys’ in ‘System32’ folder.)

Please help me remove this IEEE-1284 driver, or at least stop it from loading every time.

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Here’s what I can suggest for you to have the IEEE-1284 uninstalled. Kindly follow the instructions below:

1. Right click on Start Menu.
2. Click Device Manager.
3. Find and select the IEEE-1284 (Parallel)-USB Adapter.
4. Right click the native driver adapter and select Uninstall.
5. Check the box that says «Delete the driver software for this device«.

This should help in removing the said driver.

Let us know how it goes.

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Thanks for the reply Andree. I wish MS would not issue updates that break stuff which worked perfectly well before! (Not your fault, I know, but I just needed a rant.)

Previously, in Device Manager, the IEEE driver appeared as a COM (LPT1). When I checked following your advice, it has changed to an Unknown Device: ‘Brother HL-1230’: this is actually the printer, which is also duplicated (correctly) under Printer Queues. I Uninstalled it, removed it, updated it and rebooted but it never worked; and as soon as I pluged/unpluged the cable, it reverted back to Unknown Device.

It is the 17th September today and the update which ruined the driver was downloaded on the 1st: 16 days of hassel, on and off! (Again, just a rant — apologies. )

I bought a new Ugreen IEEEE-1284 — USB cable from Amazon, with a new chipset & Prolific drivers, but, after the same initial problem, I got (two versions of) the driver loaded (one at a time) only to get a ‘code 10’ error both times. (Prolific help files say I’ve probably got a ‘counterfeit’ item. ) Anyway, it doesn’t work so I’m sending it back.

I’ve spent so many hours trying to sort this it has become a huge obsticle to just living life — unbelievable, but true — and not the first time. I’m very grateful for your help Andree — thank you. I am also so very angry with Microsoft for breaking a feature that’s been working in Windows 10 for over a year and then, apparently, refusing to mend it. (Not blaming you Andree — just ranting again. And, after 16 days of research, I know I am not the only one with this precise IEEE-1284 problem.)

Anyway, since they have come down in price greatly over the last few years, I going to purchase a new USB printer: this is disgusting on so many levels, but we urgently need a printer.

Thanks anyway Andree — you’re been a real gent.

Generic IEEE 1284.4 printing support

‎07-04-2012 11:26 AM

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I have Windows 7 32bit and HP Officejet 5110 all-in-one printer. Install of Generic IEEE 1284.4 printing support driver is failed and i can’t install my printer. Any ideas to solve this problem?

‎07-09-2012 11:42 AM — last edited on ‎04-19-2016 10:35 AM by OscarFuentes

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The basic print driver for your printer are already included within Windows 7 32 bit OS.

1. Plug a USB cable from your printer to your PC.

2. Windows 7 is suppose to automatically detect and install built in drivers.

NOTE : Computer may need to be connected to the internet in order for Windows to automatically download the updated built-in driver list.

By the way, IEEE 1284.4 printing support refers to the much older bi-directional parallel port printers.

Windows may be generically calling it that because it does not yet recognize your printer.

Let me know if this helps.

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‎07-10-2012 08:20 AM

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I do this but when i connected the usb cable to my pc, system say Generic IEEE 1284.4 printing support Error then the drivers was install. USB printer was install but ieee not. I havent the IEEE 1284.4 cable in printer package. PC was connected to the internet.

‎07-10-2012 10:17 AM — last edited on ‎06-01-2015 05:39 PM by Omar-E

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You may have to manually install your printer if windows does not auto detect unit.

1. Click Start Menu go to Control Panel Devices and Printers,
2. Click «Add Printer».
3. then «Add a local printer».
4. Select «Use an existing port:» Click drop down arrow and select any local port that has something similar to «USB001 (Virtual printer port for USB)» . If none exist, select «Create a new port:» click drop down arrow and select «Local Port» click next, then make up a port name i.e. «Virtual USB» or «USB» .
5. Scroll down under the Manufacturer’s list and search for your Officejet 5510 under both Hewlett-Packard and HP. If your printer is not listed, click Windows Update to update the list of printers.

6. Choose whether to use current driver installed.

7. Change printers name if you want.

8. Ignore any the Printer Sharing prompts.

9. New printer should now be set as default printer, so print a test page.

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Ieee 1284 Controller Driver Download

Ieee 1284 Controller Driver Details:

Ieee 1284 Controller File Name: ieee_1284_controller.zip

Ieee 1284 Controller Driver Version: 342lieARz

Ieee 1284 Controller ZIP Size: 148.kb

Ieee 1284 Controller now has a special edition for these Windows versions: Windows 7, Windows 7 64 bit, Windows 7 32 bit, Windows 10, Windows 10 64 bit,, Windows 10 32 bit, Windows 8, Windows Vista Home Basic 64bit, Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit, Windows 7 Starter 64bit, Windows 10 S 32bit, Windows 8 64bit, Windows Vista Enterprise (Microsoft Windows NT 6.0.6000.0) 32bit, Windows 10 Education 32bit, Windows 10 Enterprise 64bit, Windows 10 Mobile 64bit, Windows 10 Pro 32bit, Windows 8 Pro 32bit, Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit,

Ieee 1284 Controller Download Stats:

Direct Download Success Stats:

Reports Issued By 626/678 Users

Success Reported By 185/626 Users

Driver Download Score61/100

Driver Installation Score61/100

Overall preformance Score66/100

Installation Manager Success Stats:

Reports Issued By 2728/3086 Users

Success Reported By 2135/2728 Users

Driver Download Score89/100

Driver Installation Score89/100

Overall preformance Score93/100

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Recommended if Ieee 1284 Controller is the only driver on your PC you wish to update.

2. Driver Installation Manager

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Automatically scans your PC for the specific required version of Ieee 1284 Controller + all other outdated drivers, and installs them all at once.

Other drivers most commonly associated with Ieee 1284 Controller problems:

Ieee 1284 Controller may sometimes be at fault for other drivers ceasing to function

These are the driver scans of 2 of our recent wiki members*

Scan performed on 4/24/2019, Computer: LG R470-K.AR40KN — Windows 7 64 bit

Outdated or Corrupted drivers:9/19

Device/Driver	Status	Status Description	Updated By Scanner
Motherboards
Intel(R) Xeon(R) E5 v2/Core i7 VTd/Memory Map/Misc — 0E28	Corrupted By Ieee 1284 Controller
Mice And Touchpads
Synaptics Synaptics Composite USB HID Device	Up To Date and Functioning
Usb Devices
AVerMedia AVerMedia A336 MiniCard Hybrid DVB-T	Corrupted By Ieee 1284 Controller
Sound Cards And Media Devices
Philips Multimedia Controller	Corrupted By Ieee 1284 Controller
IC Plus Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device	Corrupted By Ieee 1284 Controller
ESS ESS Maestro2E PCI AudioDrive (WDM)	Up To Date and Functioning
Network Cards
Qualcomm Atheros Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter	Up To Date and Functioning
Keyboards
Microsoft Keyboard Device Filter	Up To Date and Functioning
Hard Disk Controller
Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller	Outdated
Others
National IrDA Fast Infrared Port	Up To Date and Functioning
Nokia Nokia E52 USB Phonet	Outdated
Western Digital WD SES Device USB Device	Up To Date and Functioning
Broadcom Broadcom Bluetooth 4.0	Outdated
Cameras, Webcams And Scanners
Realtek Realtek USB2.0 PC Camera	Outdated
Video Cards
Intel(R) HD Graphics	Up To Date and Functioning
Input Devices
KME Periferica USB Human Interface	Up To Date and Functioning
Port Devices
Huawei Vodafone Mobile Broadband Secondary Port Modem (Huawei) (COM28)	Up To Date and Functioning
Monitors
Sony Digital Flat Panel (1024×768)	Up To Date and Functioning
Mobile Phones And Portable Devices
Acer NOKIA	Outdated

Scan performed on 4/25/2019, Computer: LG R490-K.ARA2BA3 — Windows 7 32 bit

Outdated or Corrupted drivers:10/22

Device/Driver	Status	Status Description	Updated By Scanner
Motherboards
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller — 2658	Up To Date and Functioning
Mice And Touchpads
HP HID-compliant muis	Corrupted By Ieee 1284 Controller
A4Tech HID mouse	Corrupted By Ieee 1284 Controller
Microsoft Logitech USB Wheel Mouse	Corrupted By Ieee 1284 Controller
Usb Devices
Microsoft FujiFilm FinePix Digital Camera	Outdated
YuLong Coolpad Single ADB Interface	Up To Date and Functioning
TEAC TEAC USB Floppy	Outdated
Sound Cards And Media Devices
NVIDIA NVIDIA HDMI Audio Device	Up To Date and Functioning
Network Cards
Atheros NETGEAR WNA1100 N150 Wireless USB Adapter	Up To Date and Functioning
Keyboards
Microsoft HID Keyboard	Outdated
Hard Disk Controller
Intel(R) 82801DBM Ultra ATA-Speichercontroller — 24CA	Corrupted By Ieee 1284 Controller
Others
Microsoft Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus Controller	Up To Date and Functioning
ULi Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller — 24CD	Corrupted By Ieee 1284 Controller
Nokia Nokia C6-00 USB Phone Parent	Corrupted By Ieee 1284 Controller
Nokia Nokia USB OBEX	Up To Date and Functioning
Nokia Nokia E52 USB Phonet	Up To Date and Functioning
Cameras, Webcams And Scanners
SunplusIT HD Webcam	Up To Date and Functioning
Video Cards
Intel Video Controller (VGA Compatible)	Up To Date and Functioning
Input Devices
GENERIC USB Human Interface Device	Outdated
Port Devices
MediaTek MediaTek PreLoader USB VCOM Port (COM51)	Up To Date and Functioning
Monitors
Sony Digital Flat Panel (1024×768)	Up To Date and Functioning
Mobile Phones And Portable Devices
Acer NOKIA	Up To Date and Functioning

Driver Model	OS	Original Upload Date	Last Modification	Driver File	File Size	Compatible Computer Models	Availabilty To Instalation Manager
Ieee 1284 Controller 2.102.146	For Windows 7 32 bit	10/13/2014	12/30/2016	all_drivers-2.102.146.exe	31kb	Compaq PS245AA-ABF SR1339FR FR510, Lenovo ThinkPad T530, Fujitsu AMILO Li 2735, LG R470-K.AR85L, HP PX813AA-ABX a1000.fi, Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531, IBM 622138G, TAROX Business PC 3200, NEC PC-VY20FAGEW, Lenovo ThinkPad X100e, HP HP Pavilion DV6, Sony VGN-FW12G_W, PCCHIPS M770LMRT, and more.
Ieee 1284 Controller 1.1379	For Windows 7 64 bit	10/11/2014	12/29/2016	cmrimmstg-1.1379.exe	57kb	Panasonic CF-18KHHEBLL, NEC PC-MY28AAZ75, Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 72z, IBM IBM System x3500 M4 Server -[7383E1G, and more.
Ieee 1284 Controller 73760	For Windows 7	12/12/2014	12/29/2016	all_drivers-73760.exe	153kb	Compaq PS269AA-ABU SR1360UK GB510, Lenovo 6463WWF, HP BT597AA-ABA s5604f, HP PN119AA-ABU m1170.uk, IBM 622351U, WIPRO WIV37455-0798, Sony VPCL21M9E, and more.
Ieee 1284 Controller L32073	For Windows 10	2/2/2015	12/30/2016	all_drivers-l32073.exe	187kb	HP HP Compaq 6710b, Sony VGN-SZ76GN_B, LG R460-K.ABLGL, MSI MS-7183, NEC PC-VL5907D, HP PY056AA-ABF w5077.f, HP HP Compaq nx9420, and more.
Ieee 1284 Controller 81.1229	For Windows 10 64 bit	3/3/2015	12/30/2016	-81.1229.exe	184kb	HP CQ2803EDm, Sony VGN-A39GP, HP P6-2393l, Toshiba Equium L100, and more.
Ieee 1284 Controller E40786	For Windows 7 32 bit	3/3/2015	12/29/2016	zgrelqj-e40786.exe	49kb	Gateway GT5418E, HP PX617AA-ABF w5097.f, HP HP Compaq nc8000, ASUS X200MA, Compal DL7x, Lenovo 099343G, WIPRO WIV37455-1090, SIEMENS SIMATIC IPC647C PROFINET, HP Compaq Presario Notebook PC, INVESTRONICA PTC-Q965, Sony VGC-JS4EF_S, HP FR472AA-UUW a6622sc, and more.
Ieee 1284 Controller 23903	For Windows 7 64 bit	2/14/2015	12/27/2016	all_drivers-23903.exe	157kb	HP HP d330 uT, HP PX530AA-UUZ t3040.ch, Haier H53, HP NQ983AA-ABZ p6028it, HP HP Compaq nc6320, Acer Predator G7760, Avermedia 3150, and more.
Ieee 1284 Controller 63203	For Windows 7	10/30/2014	12/29/2016	all_drivers-63203.exe	67kb	Toshiba SATELLITE C850-A798, Intel WIV68805-0052, Toshiba NB100, Gateway E4252, Toshiba SATELLITE C850-A798, Toshiba Satellite A110-293, IBM 814338G, and more.
Ieee 1284 Controller 3683	For Windows 10	8/30/2014	12/27/2016	all_drivers-3683.exe	195kb	Lenovo 20B00006MN, Toshiba Dynabook TX/65DJ, NEC FC-S16W, Fujitsu FMVNP8A7, Sony VPCSB3AJ, LG S1-QP01HS, HP RJ172AA-ABU t3620.uk, NEC PC-VY16AEDAMFL2, and more.

Please Note: There are particular operating systems known to have problems with Ieee 1284 Controller:

• Windows Vista Home Basic
• Windows RT
• Windows Vista Enterprise (Microsoft Windows NT 6.0.6000.0)
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• Windows 7 Ultimate
• Windows 7 Starter
• Windows 10 Home
• Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise
• Windows XP Home Edition, for home desktops and laptops

If you encounter problems with the direct download for these operating systems, please consult the driver download manager for the specific Ieee 1284 Controller model.