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Monoprice 100380 IEEE 1284 DB25 Male/Male Printer Cable

Reliable Parallel Printing Connectivity Ensure seamless communication between your computer and printer with the Monoprice IEEE 1284 Parallel Printer Cable. This 6-foot cable features DB25 male connectors on each end, providing a straight-through connection for reliable data transfer. Ideal for l...

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Overview

Reliable Parallel Printing Connectivity

Ensure seamless communication between your computer and printer with the Monoprice IEEE 1284 Parallel Printer Cable. This 6-foot cable features DB25 male connectors on each end, providing a straight-through connection for reliable data transfer. Ideal for legacy systems and devices that utilize the IEEE 1284 standard, this cable is a dependable solution for your printing needs.

Specifications:

  • Type: Parallel Printer Cable
  • Connector Type: DB25 Male to DB25 Male
  • Length: 6 Feet
  • Standard: IEEE 1284
  • Connection: Straight-through

Key Features

Buy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on all Cables, you can rest assured we stand behind our products and our customers.

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! This parallel printer cable features a DB25 male connector on each end

Each pin provides a straight through connection to the same pin number on the other end

The connector heads are molded onto the cable and each end has thumbscrews for securing the connectors to the DB25 ports

Quality at a Fair Price: Monoprice's rugged design and rigid quality control standards deliver high quality products at fair prices.

Specifications

Cable Type
Parallel Printer Cable
Connector 1 Type
DB25 Male
Connector 2 Type
DB25 Male
Pin Connection
Straight Through
Connector Features
Molded Heads, Thumbscrews
Warranty
Lifetime

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • The cable features DB25 male connectors on both ends, ensuring direct compatibility for specific parallel printer setups.
  • Each pin within the cable provides a straight-through connection, simplifying setup and maintaining signal integrity.
  • Molded connector heads offer enhanced durability and protection at the critical connection points of the cable.
  • Thumbscrews on each connector end allow for secure attachment to DB25 ports, preventing accidental disconnections.
  • Monoprice offers a Lifetime Warranty on all its cables, providing long-term assurance for this product.

👎 Cons

  • The cable is designed specifically for DB25 male/male connections, limiting its compatibility with other port types without adapters.
  • The straight-through pin connection might not be suitable for all legacy parallel printer applications that require null modem or crossover configurations.
  • While durable, the molded connector heads may make field repairs or custom wiring modifications impractical for advanced users.
  • The cable's primary use case is older parallel printers, which are becoming less common in modern computing environments.
  • The description does not specify the cable length, which is a crucial detail for planning workstation layouts.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Monoprice 100380 printer cable features DB25 male connectors on both ends, designed for direct connection between compatible devices.
Each pin in this parallel printer cable provides a straight-through connection to the corresponding pin number on the opposite end.
Yes, the connector heads are molded onto the cable, and each end includes thumbscrews for securely fastening the connectors to DB25 ports.
Monoprice provides a Lifetime Warranty on all its cables, ensuring customer confidence in the product's quality and longevity.
This cable is designed for straight-through DB25 male/male parallel connections, which are typically used for printers; other parallel applications might require different wiring configurations.

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