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Monoprice 100383 DB25 Male to Male Parallel Cable 25ft
Connect with Confidence: Reliable Parallel Printer CableIntroducing the Monoprice IEEE 1284 Cable. Designed for connecting computers to printers with parallel interfaces, this cable provides a dependable solution for your printing needs
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Overview
Connect with Confidence: Reliable Parallel Printer Cable
Introducing the Monoprice IEEE 1284 Cable. Designed for connecting computers to printers with parallel interfaces, this cable provides a dependable solution for your printing needs
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
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Specifications
Brand
Monoprice
Model Number
100383
Cable Type
DB25 Male to Male Parallel
Cable Length
25ft
Connector Type
DB25 Male
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Monoprice DB25 parallel cable compatible with modern USB printers?
No, this Monoprice cable is a DB25 male to male parallel cable, designed for older parallel port connections, and is not compatible with modern USB printers.
Can this 25ft cable be used to extend a serial port connection?
While a DB25 connector can be used for serial communication, this specific cable is a "parallel cable" with a straight-through pin connection, making it unsuitable for typical serial applications that often require null modem or specific pinouts.
What is the maximum data transfer speed supported by this DB25 parallel cable?
This cable supports the data transfer speeds inherent to the parallel port standard it connects to, which is generally slower than modern interfaces like USB or Ethernet, but specific speeds are not provided.
Do the thumbscrews on the connectors require a tool for tightening?
The thumbscrews are designed for manual tightening, allowing you to secure the connectors to DB25 ports without needing additional tools.
Is this cable suitable for use in industrial control systems that use DB25 interfaces?
Yes, if your industrial control system utilizes a DB25 male to male parallel interface with a straight-through pin connection, this cable should be suitable.
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