The Belkin Serial On USB Port (COM2) driver allows Windows to communicate with compatible serial equipment through a Belkin USB-to-serial connection. For a serial printer connected through this adapter, the driver provides the COM port that printing software uses to send data. Choose a driver package that explicitly supports your adapter model and your version of Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7.

Key Features

• USB-to-serial communication: Enables compatible applications to access serial equipment connected through the Belkin adapter.
• COM port access: Makes the connection available as a Windows serial port. Although the device name includes COM2, Windows may assign a different port number.
• Serial connection settings: Provides access to supported port options, such as baud rate, parity, and flow control, so you can match the requirements of the attached printer.
• Application compatibility: Supplies the serial interface needed by software that communicates through COM ports. A separate printer driver may still be required for normal printing.

How to Install

1. Confirm your adapter and Windows version. Check the Belkin adapter’s model number and whether your Windows installation is 32-bit or 64-bit. Select a package that lists support for both; compatibility can vary between adapter models.

1. Download and prepare the driver. Save the matching package to your computer and extract it if necessary. Read any included instructions before connecting the adapter, as some installers require it to remain unplugged initially.

1. Install the package. Run the supplied setup program and follow its prompts. If the download contains driver files without an installer, open Device Manager, locate the adapter or unidentified device, select Update driver, and browse to the extracted folder.

1. Connect and verify the adapter. Plug the adapter into a USB port and check Device Manager under Ports (COM & LPT). Confirm that the Belkin serial connection appears without a warning icon, then note its assigned COM port.

1. Configure the printer connection. Select the same COM port in your printer settings or printing application. Match the serial settings to the printer’s documentation, then send a test print. If communication fails, check the cable, port assignment, and connection settings before reinstalling the driver.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Driver install fails: Run the Belkin installer as Administrator and use Windows Compatibility Mode for older Windows versions. If Windows blocks the driver, check Device Manager for an unsigned or incomplete install, then uninstall it and reinstall.
• Device not detected: Try another USB port and cable, then check Device Manager for “Unknown device” or a hidden COM port. Remove the device, rescan hardware, and reinstall the Belkin USB-serial driver.
• COM2 conflicts or version conflicts: If COM2 is already assigned or an older USB-serial driver is present, uninstall old Belkin/Prolific-style drivers, restart, and set the adapter to a free COM port in Device Manager.