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5Ft DB25 Male to Centronics 36 Male Parallel Cable, IEEE 1284 CN36 Legacy Printer Cord for Dot Matrix, POS Receipt, Label Maker
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Willwewon 5Ft DB25 Male to Centronics 36 Male Parallel Cable

Bottom line: The Willwewon 5Ft DB25 Male to Centronics 36 Male Parallel Cable is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the cables & connectors category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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  • ✓ Backed by Willwewon's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

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SpecPicks scored Willwewon 5Ft DB25 Male to Centronics 36 Male Parallel Cable using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cables & connectors category. Willwewon'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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Connect your PC's DB25 parallel port to printers and peripherals with CN36 Centronics interface.
  • Plug and play, no driver needed. Fully compatible with Windows (XP/Vista/7/8/10/11), Linux, and Mac operating systems. Ideal for home office, retail stores, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and industrial automation control systems.
  • Built with pure copper conductors and aluminum-magnesium braided mesh shielding to prevent electromagnetic interference. Data transmission is stable, preventing printing errors, garbled text, or incomplete print jobs caused by signal loss or short circuits.
  • High-quality PVC housing with full 25-pin wiring configuration. Nickel-plated DB25 and CN36 connectors resist corrosion and ensure optimal conductivity.
  • Each cable is professionally manufactured and fully tested before shipment. Works with dot matrix printers, POS receipt printers, label makers, barcode scanners, CNC machines, cash registers, and other legacy industrial equipment that require IEEE 1284 parallel communication.

Full Specifications

BrandWillwewon
Cable TypeParallel
Part NumberWW120
CompatibilityPC, Mac, Linux
Connector TypeDb25 to Cn36
Number of Items1
Special FeatureData Transfer
Connector GenderMale-to-Male
Compatible DevicesWith extensive compatibility, plug and play, extensive support for Windows/ XP/Vists/Win7/Win8, Linux and Mac systems
Included Components1 x DB25 pin to CN36 hole printer cable
Other Special Features of the ProductData Transfer
Full listing title5Ft DB25 Male to Centronics 36 Male Parallel Cable, IEEE 1284 CN36 Legacy Printer Cord for Dot Matrix, POS Receipt, Label Maker

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