Mini Centronics Parallel Cable

Db 25 25 pin for the host connection.

Mini centronics parallel cable.

If you find that your new computer doesn t have a standard parallel port this usb to mini centronics ieee 1284 c or ieee 1284c cable is perfect to connect these older printers to a usb only computer. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. To attache an old hp color laserjet printer to newer computers that do not have parallel port capabilities. Ibm standardized the parallel cable with a db25f connector on the pc side and the 36 pin centronics connector on the printer side.

I purchased sewell usb to mini centronics combo cable set 5 ft. An ieee compliant cable must meet several standards of wiring and quality. Customers also shopped for. Sabrent 6ft usb 2 0 to db25f parallel printer cable usb db25f type.

Three types of connectors are defined. Yohii 4 5m 14 7 feet db25 male to centronics 36 female parallel printer cable lpt parallel printer ieee 1284 5 0 out of 5 stars 2 4 5m 14 7 feet. Vendors soon released printers compatible with both standard centronics and the ibm implementation. This cable adapter has a standard type a usb plug.

The printer was recognized and setup on the laptop computer during startup. 36 pin mini centronics type c mdr36 male new 2 from 12 89 free shipping. Mini centronics mdr36 36 pin a smaller alternative for the device connection that has not proven popular. Simply plug each end to the printer and computer.

Adapt your parallel cable to fit the smaller 36 pin mini centronics port with this adapter. The original ibm parallel printer adapter for the ibm pc was designed to support 8 bit data bidirectionally in 1981. 36 pin centronics type b female connector 2. The micro centronics 36 pin connector is arranged in two rows of pins each with 18 contacts.

This connector is held in place by squeeze latches. Installation is very easy and straightforward. The usb to db25 adapter provides you with an external db25 female plug and play connection for use with computers notebooks and handheld computing devices that support usb. It looks very similar to the centronics 36 pin but is about half the size.

Centronics officially called micro ribbon 36 pin for the printer or device connection.