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DB25 Male to Centronics 36 Male (CN36) Parallel Printer Cable, DB25 to CN36 M/M Printer Cable, 25 Conductor, Beige, 6 feet, DB25 to CN36 Parallel Serial Printer Data Cable, CableWholesale

Name: DB25 Male to Centronics 36 Male (CN36) Parallel Printer Cable, DB25 to CN36 M/M Printer Cable, 25 Conductor, Beige, 6 feet, DB25 to CN36 Parallel
Brand: CableWholesale
SKU: B000I9B2EQ
Price: 12.99 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-22

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Bottom line: The DB25 Male to Centronics 36 Male (CN36) Parallel Printer Cable, DB25 to CN36 M/M Printer Cable, 25 Conductor, Beige, 6 feet, DB25 to CN36 Parallel Serial Printer Data Cable, CableWholesale is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the cables & connectors category, priced around $12.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Converts: Converts back and forth between DB25 Male Plug and Centronics 36 Male Plug.
✓ Backed by CableWholesale's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

6 foot DB25 to CN36 Parallel Printer Cable, DB25 Male to Centronics 36 Male. Our 6 foot high quality DB25 Male to Centronics 36 (CN36) Male parallel printer cable features molded connectors and gold plated contacts for superior corrosion resistance ensuring a solid connection for the life of the cable. The cable sports 25 conductors. This cable is ideal for connecting 25 pin printer ports on laptops, computers and expansion/interface cards to printers and devices have a 36 pin Centronics parallel port. This male to male serial cable is solidly constructed, UL rated and RoHS Compliant.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored DB25 Male to Centronics 36 Male (CN36) Parallel Printer Cable, DB25… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the cables & connectors category. CableWholesale's cables & connectors lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for cables & connectors of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

Converts: Converts back and forth between DB25 Male Plug and Centronics 36 Male Plug.
End 1: DB25 Male Plug. End 2: Centronics 36 Male Plug.
Length: 6 feet. Color: Beige.
Warranty: Lifetime.
Shield Type: foil.

Full Specifications

Brand	CableWholesale
Color	Beige
End 1	DB25 Male Plug. End 2: Centronics 36 Male Plug.
Model	10D3-03106
Length	6 feet. Color: Beige.
Converts	Converts back and forth between DB25 Male Plug and Centronics 36 Male Plug.
Warranty	Lifetime.
Cable Type	cat5e
Item Shape	Round
Unit Count	1 Count
Part Number	10D3-03106
Shield Type	foil.
Connector Type	DB25
Number of Items	1
Connector Gender	Male-to-Male
Specification Met	RoHS
Compatible Devices	Printer
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor, Outdoor
Global Trade Identification Number	00846568001864

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DB25 Male to Centronics 36 Male (CN36) Parallel Printer Cable, DB25 to CN36 M/M Printer Cable, 25 Conductor, Beige, 6 feet, DB25 to CN36 Parallel Serial Printer Data Cable, CableWholesale is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-07-26. Price and availability subject to change.