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The Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS specification sheet lists a 1284 Parallel I/O cable (M4235M/A). Do I need this cable, or can I use a "standard" parallel cable? Also, how what is the length of this cable?
DISCUSSION You cannot use the old style parallel cable on either the Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS or the LaserWriter 8500. The parallel interface on these printers' controller side is new. The physical connector is different from the old style parallel port. The Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS and LaserWriter 8500 use a IEEE-1284 cable. This cable is not interchangeable with the older style parallel cables. The old style parallel cables used a 1284-A style plug, which use a 1284-B connector. The Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS and LaserWriter 8500 controllers use the newer 1284-C style connector. This new connector fully supports the 1284 ECP transfer mode (Fast mode), which is why Apple uses it. There may be some third-party adapters that will allow you to convert the older 1284-B to the newer 1284-C connector. However, Apple will not support such a configuration. The 1284 Parallel I/O cable (M4235M/A) is 10-feet in length, if you need longer length cables, you will need to find a third-party vendor who sells IEEE-1284 compliant cables. This article was publised in the "Information Alley": Volume II, Issue 5, Page 8 |
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| Product Area: | Printers |
| Category: | LaserWriters |
| Sub Category: | Apple Printers and Windows; Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS; LaserWriter 8500 |
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