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Monoprice 102068 DB-25 to Mini Centronic 36 Cable 3ft

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Reliable Connectivity for Your Legacy DevicesThe Monoprice 3-Feet DB-25 to Mini/Micro Centronic 36 Cable provides a reliable connection between devices with DB-25 (IEEE-1284) ports and those with Mini/Micro Centronic 36 (HPCN36) ports. Ideal for connecting older printers and peripherals, this cab...

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Overview

Reliable Connectivity for Your Legacy Devices

The Monoprice 3-Feet DB-25 to Mini/Micro Centronic 36 Cable provides a reliable connection between devices with DB-25 (IEEE-1284) ports and those with Mini/Micro Centronic 36 (HPCN36) ports. Ideal for connecting older printers and peripherals, this cable ensures stable data transfer.

Specifications:

  • Connector 1: DB-25 (IEEE-1284) Male
  • Connector 2: Mini/Micro Centronic 36 (HPCN36) Male
  • Length: 3 Feet

Key Features

This cable has Mini/Micro Centronics 36 pin connector and IEEE-1284(DB-25) Male connector

(HPCN36 connectors are about 1 inch wide while regular CN36 connectors are about 2 inches wide

It is manufactured in China

It is Compatible 2000CHP 2000 CHP 2000 CNHP 2500 CHP 2500 CMHP Business Inkjet 1100d

Specifications

Cable Length
3ft
Connector 1
Mini/Micro Centronics 36 pin (HPCN36)
Connector 2
IEEE-1284 (DB-25) Male
HPCN36 Connector Width
Approximately 1 inch
Compatibility
HP Business Inkjet 1100d, 2000CHP, 2000CHP, 2000CNHP, 2500CHP, 2500CMHP

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features both Mini/Micro Centronics 36 pin and IEEE-1284 (DB-25) Male connectors, providing specific legacy compatibility.
  • The Mini/Micro Centronics 36 pin connector is approximately 1 inch wide, distinguishing it from larger regular CN36 connectors.
  • Offers a 3ft length, suitable for connecting devices over short to medium distances.
  • Compatible with various HP Business Inkjet printers, including the 1100d model.

👎 Cons

  • The 3ft cable length might be too short for setups requiring greater distance between devices.
  • The specific connector types (DB-25 and Mini Centronic 36) are for legacy devices, limiting its use with modern equipment.
  • The "Made in China" specification does not inherently convey information about quality or specific manufacturing standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Monoprice cable features a Mini/Micro Centronics 36 pin connector and an IEEE-1284 (DB-25) Male connector.
The Monoprice 102068 cable has a length of 3 feet.
HPCN36 connectors, like the one on this cable, are about 1 inch wide, while regular CN36 connectors are approximately 2 inches wide.
Yes, this cable is compatible with several HP Business Inkjet printer models, including the 1100d, 2000CHP, 2000 CNHP, 2500 CHP, and 2500 CMHP.
This Monoprice cable is manufactured in China.