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Parallel Printer or peripheral with CN36 L(M)2256 PC to Printer IEEE 1284 compliant ADP3230 PC to Printer extender (not IEEE 1284 compliant) L1259 PC to Printer ribbon for portable units (not IEEE 1284 compliant)

Parallel Printer with Mini Centronics L(M)2251 PC to Mini Centronics Connector IEEE 1284 compliant

Switchbox, Buffer or Booster with DB25 L(M)2259 DB25 to DB25 Cable IEEE 1284 compliant

Extension for Port L(M)2258 DB25 Extension IEEE 1284 compliant

Another PC for Filesharing L(M)1279 Fileshare or Lap Link Cable

Boosters and Extenders (not IEEE1284 Compatible). ADP2131 In line booster ADP3230 DB25M to Centronics Extender ADP3231 DB25M to DB25M Extender for Switch Box.

Port adapters L1251, L1251-01 Adapts the PC port for cables that have a Centronic on the PC end. L1254 DB25M to CN36F