Built to the IEEE 1284 standard to provide superior conductivity and support high-speed bi-directional printingLength: 6-ft. Connectors: DB25 male/Cent36 maleNickel plated connectors and gold plated copper contacts offer superior conductivitySuperior molded cable with integral strain relief and double shielding (foil and braid) for maximum EMI/RFI protectionLow-capacitance impedance matched twisted-pair conductors protect against cross-talk and other transmission problemsBi-directional communication allows your printer to broadcast printer error messages back to network computersMolded ends with easy-grip textured overmold