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Monoprice 100378 IEEE 1284 Parallel Printer Cable 25ft
Reliable Parallel Printing with Monoprice IEEE 1284 Cable Connect your legacy printers and computers with ease using the Monoprice IEEE 1284 Parallel Printer Cable. This 25-foot cable ensures a stable and reliable connection between your computer's DB25 male port and your printer's Centronics CN3...
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Overview
Reliable Parallel Printing with Monoprice IEEE 1284 Cable
Connect your legacy printers and computers with ease using the Monoprice IEEE 1284 Parallel Printer Cable. This 25-foot cable ensures a stable and reliable connection between your computer's DB25 male port and your printer's Centronics CN36 male port. Depend on Monoprice for your parallel printing needs.
Specifications:
- Brand: Monoprice
- Model: 100378
- Cable Length: 25 Feet
- Connector A: DB25 Male
- Connector B: CN36 Male
- Standard: IEEE 1284 (Parallel Printer Interface)
- Conductors: 18 Pairs (18PR)
Key Features
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If you have a computer and printer with this interface you can depend on Monoprice to stock the cables you will need to connect them
The 18 conductors in this cable consist of 18 tightly woven pairs of wires with one conductor in each providing the signal and the second providing a dedicated ground return (except for the 18th pair which is used device detection)
The connector heads are molded onto the cable and the DB25 end has thumbscrews for securing the connector to the computer while the CN36 end has metal clip receptacles for securing it to the printer
Provides the most common printer connection with a DB25 male connector on one end, to connect to the computer's parallel port, and a Centronics CN36 male connector on the other end, to connect to the printer's parallel port
Specifications
Cable Type
IEEE 1284 Parallel Printer Cable
Length
25ft
Connector 1
DB25 Male
Connector 2
Centronics CN36 Male
Conductors
18 (18 tightly woven pairs)
DB25 Connector Features
Thumbscrews for securing
CN36 Connector Features
Metal clip receptacles for securing
Warranty
Monoprice Lifetime Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of devices is this Monoprice cable designed to connect?
This cable is designed to connect computers with a DB25 male parallel port to printers with a Centronics CN36 male parallel port.
What is the length of this parallel printer cable?
The Monoprice 100378 IEEE 1284 Parallel Printer Cable measures 25 feet in length, providing ample reach for various setups.
How does the cable ensure a secure connection at both ends?
The DB25 end has thumbscrews for securing it to the computer, and the CN36 end has metal clip receptacles for securing it to the printer.
How many conductors are within this cable?
The cable contains 18 conductors, which consist of 18 tightly woven pairs of wires for signal and ground return.
Is this cable compatible with modern printers?
This cable is designed for older IEEE 1284 parallel interfaces, which are generally not found on most modern printers that utilize USB or network connections.
Does this cable come with a warranty?
Yes, Monoprice provides a Lifetime Warranty on all its cables, assuring confidence in its quality and durability.
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