6 feet IEEE-1284 Bi-Directional DB25 to Mini CN36 HP Parallel Printer Cable M/M

Bottom line: The 6 feet IEEE-1284 Bi-Directional DB25 to Mini CN36 HP Parallel Printer 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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Manufacturer description

This DB25 25 pin male to HPCN36 36 pin male parallel printer cable can be used to increased data rate and two-way communication of your IEEE-1284 compliant printers, scanners, and other compliant peripherals to your PC.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored 6 feet IEEE-1284 Bi-Directional DB25 to Mini CN36 HP Parallel… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cables & connectors category. HP'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.

Full Specifications

standard	IEEE 1284
connector_a	DB25 Male
connector_b	HPCN36 Male
bidirectional	true

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