To Enjoy The Highest Data Speeds And Bi-Directional Communication From Your Ieee1284-Compliant Printer Or Scanner, You Need A Cable With Quality Connectors And A Specialized Cable Type. This Ieee1284 Bi-Directional Parallel Printer Cable Connects Computers With A Db25 Female Parallel Port To Ieee1284-Compliant Parallel Printers With A Centronics 36 Female Parallel Port. The Cable Supports High-Speed Ieee 1284 Bi-Directional Communication. Bi-Directional Communication Allows Your Printer To Relay Error Messages From The Printer To Network Equipment. It Is Double-Shielded For Maximum Emi/Rfi Protection. Specifications: Length: 6 Ft. Color: Beige. Gender: Male To Male. Connector: Db25 Male To Cn36 Male. Rohs Compliant: Yes. Country Of Manufacture: Vietnam. Weight: 0.8 Lbs