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From: wcs@ho95e.UUCP (#Bill_Stewart)
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Subject: How long a Centronics cable can I use with a PC and printer?
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Date: Wed, 28-May-86 23:16:48 EDT
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How long a connection can I use between a PC and a parallel printer?
The standard cables are about 6 feet, and I've had stores tell me you
shouldn't use longer than 9; I need to go about 15.  Will this do ok,
or will I get noise or flow control trouble?

The current connection is using the standard IBM-compatible cable,
with a Centronics plug on one end, and a DB-25 on the other.  Does it
matter if I get the extra distance by adding a 25-pin cable (cheap
RS232), or a Centronics cable, or should I use a single long cable?
			Thanks;
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# Bill Stewart, AT&T Bell Labs 2G-202, Holmdel NJ 1-201-949-0705 ihnp4!ho95c!wcs