50 ft IEEE 1284 DB25 Male to CN36 Male Cable 28 AWG Parallel Printer Scanner
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This DB25 25 pin male to CN36 36 pin male cable can be used to increased data rate and two-way communication of your IEEE-1284 compliant printer or scanner. Supports high-speed IEEE 1284 bi-directional communication.
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Full Specifications
| awg | 28 |
|---|---|
| protocol | IEEE1284 Parallel |
| length_ft | 50 |
| connector_a | DB25 Male |
| connector_b | Centronics 36 Male |
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