[ CABLE / ADAPTER RECORD // IEEE 1284 TYPE C PARALLEL CABLE ]
IEEE 1284 Type C Centronics-36 to DB-25 Printer Cable
DB-25 host to 36-contact Micro Ribbon printer plug maps parallel data, status, control and ground.
CLASSIFICATION: Legacy printer and parallel cables. Identify protocol, direction, pinout and exact cable revision before connection.
Interface and capability
| Standard / protocol | IEEE 1284 Type C parallel cable. Connector appearance alone does not establish compatibility. |
|---|---|
| Endpoint / pinout | DB-25 host to 36-contact Micro Ribbon printer plug maps parallel data, status, control and ground. |
| Capability / limits | Supports Compatibility/Nibble/Byte/EPP/ECP as endpoints allow; throughput and maximum compliant cable length depend on mode and assembly. |
| Certification / length | Standards define interface requirements, not every assembly’s performance. Certification, mode, current/power rating, direction and maximum length belong to the exact product/revision and complete channel; verify its manufacturer specification. Do not infer certification from connector shape or marketing terminology. |
Compatibility & handling
- Use shielded, fully wired compliant cable for bidirectional printers. Connector fit alone does not establish IEEE 1284 signal quality.
- Inspect connector keying, latch, contact condition, shielding, jacket and model/revision marking. Stop if contacts are bent, loose, scorched, corroded or mismatched.
- Route without tension or sharp bends; follow product bend-radius, strain-relief, current and environmental limits. Test at the intended protocol and mode—physical fit is not a compatibility test.
Sources & further reading
- IEEE 1284 StandardPrimary standards-body or manufacturer reference for IEEE 1284 Type C parallel cable; confirm exact cable assembly, certification and revision.