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Parallel Port Connection
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Workstation end |
Printer end |
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In some rare cases, the
smaller IEEE 1284 C
version may be found here. |
The parallel interface is defined by the
IEEE
1284
specification. Unfortunatly
IEEE 1284 cables are not all
equal. There are IEEE 1284 compatible cables (worst) IEEE
1284 compliant cables (better) and IEEE 1284 - 1994 compliant
cables (best).
At the computer or host end, a DB25 connector is used. At the printer
or peripheral end the connector is a centronix or IEEE B connector which
is easy to identify by its large size and wire latch system.
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Network Connection
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Printer end |
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Most common network cables are CAT 5 wires with RJ-45
connectors. The connector looks most like a telephone
cord but it is a little wider and has more contacts.
Note: "connected to the network" does not mean "connected via the
network". Many devices, especially printers, can
be connected by a parallel cable to a local workstation and still be used
by other workstations over the network. The only way to know how the unit
is connected is to physically look at the connector at the back of the
printer.
Also:
See also:
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