Question about IEEE 1284 Cables

[ohuett]

How long can a IEEE 1284 cable be before the signal from the PC to the Printer starts to weaken. I have seen where they sell 30ft cables but I thought I remembered something about them not working well after a certain length...10ft maybe?

 

[keithpup]

I beleive the actual suggested max is 10 METERS! so here in the us that means 10 /20 and 30' cables are available quite readily

 

[edfair]

I have run 50 foot cables successfully on some machines. I have been unsuccessful on others with 15 foot cables.
Lots of variables. Try it. If it fails move the printer closer or get an extender. Ed Fair
efair@atlnet.com

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[butchrecon]

Ed fair is correct. 50ft is the Max you want for IEE1284 cables. After that the signal gets weaker with each foot. Pretty much for a home office dont really go more than 25 feet unless you have to. James Collins
Systems Support Engineer
A+, MCP

email: butchrecon@skyenet.net

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