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Grey 10 ft parallel cable with DB25 male and Centronics 36 male moulded connectors

Micro Connectors

Micro Connectors 10 ft DB25M to C36M IEEE-1284 Printer Cable

SKU CH-2JWX-830NE

A 10 ft IEEE-1284 parallel cable with DB25 male and Centronics 36-pin male connectors for printers and scanners

  • Connector details1 × 36-pin Centronics Male
  • Product typeData Transfer Cable
  • Overall length10 ft (3.05 m)
  • IEEE-1284 standard enables faster bi-directional data transfer
  • DB25 male to Centronics 36-pin male fits legacy printers
  • Fully moulded connectors with thumbscrews secure the link
  • Ten-foot length gives flexible placement options
  • Lifetime warranty backs long-term reliability

What this cable connects

The Micro Connectors 10 ft DB25M to C36M cable links a PC parallel port to IEEE-1284 printers, scanners or all-in-one peripherals. It uses a 25-pin DB-25 male connector on one end and a 36-pin Centronics male connector on the other. The fully moulded ends include thumbscrews for a secure fit.

IEEE-1284 distance limit

The IEEE-1284 standard defines a maximum reliable cable length of 10 ft, which this cable meets exactly. Going beyond that distance can cause data errors or device drop-outs, so the 10 ft length is the practical ceiling for parallel printer connections without active repeaters.

Installation and common issues

Thumbscrews on both connectors make attachment tool-free and quick. The most frequent problems are bent pins on the DB-25 or Centronics plugs, loose thumbscrews that work free under vibration, and using a longer cable than the 10 ft limit which breaks IEEE-1284 compliance.

How it compares

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Price $8.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMicro Connectors
Product typeData Transfer Cable
Ports & slots
Connector details1 × 36-pin Centronics Male
Size & build
Overall length10 ft (3.05 m)

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 10 ft length or a different cable length for my setup?

This cable is 10 ft long. Choose it when the distance between your DB-25 port and Centronics port fits within that reach.

What does the IEEE-1284 rating mean when the cable is connected to my printer?

IEEE-1284 enables bi-directional communication, so the printer can send status and data back to the computer at higher throughput than a standard parallel link.

The DB-25 male to Centronics 36-pin male connectors — which parallel standard do they follow and what speed does that cap at?

The connectors follow the IEEE-1284 parallel standard, which supports bi-directional modes such as EPP and ECP for faster data transfer than the original Centronics implementation.

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