Wiretek | SKU: 100561.020 T5x4 L5x4 GT27

Printer Cable (4pc) DB25M to CN36M 1.8M (Parallel) by Wiretek

Name: Printer Cable (4pc) DB25M to CN36M 1.8M (Parallel) by Wiretek
Brand: Wiretek
SKU: 100561.020 T5x4 L5x4 GT27
Price: 19.50 AUD
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$19.50

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Printer Cable 25C DB25M to CN36M 1.8M (Parallel) by Wiretek

The difference between old dialup modem cables and old parrallel printer cables

Old dial-up modem cables and parallel printer cables were both used to connect devices to a computer, but they served different purposes.Dial-up modem cables connected to a modem, allowing for internet access through a phone line, while parallel printer cables connected printers to the computer, enabling printing capabilities. (Multiple wires allows for use in Electronics and Robotic experimentation)

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A Short History on Printer Cables

Printer cables have evolved significantly, starting with parallel cables for dot matrix printers, then transitioning to USB for wider compatibility and faster speeds, and now including Ethernet for network printers.
Here's a brief history of printer cables:
Early Days: Parallel Cables (Centronics):
Before USB, parallel cables, also known as Centronics cables, were the standard for connecting dot matrix printers to computers. These cables used a flat, wide connector with pins that plugged into a parallel port on both the printer and the computer.
The Rise of USB:
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) emerged as a more versatile and faster alternative to parallel cables, offering plug-and-play functionality and a wider range of connector types. USB Type-B connectors became common for printers, while USB Type-A connectors were used on computers.
Network Printing with Ethernet:
For network printers, Ethernet cables (like those used for computer networking) became necessary to enable multiple devices to share a printer.
Modern Printer Cables:
Today, USB cables are the most common for home printers, while parallel cables are still used in some office environments with older models. Ethernet cables are used for network printers.
Other Types of Printer Cables:
Serial Cables: RS-232 and EIA-422 are examples of serial cables that were used to connect printers to computers, especially in the early days of computing.
FireWire: FireWire cables, using the IEEE 1394 standard, offered high-speed data transfer and real-time data transfer, but they are less common now.

A Brief History of Printers. They are Amazing!

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