To enjoy the increased data rate and two way communication of your ieee 1284 compliant printer or scanner you need a cable with high quality connectors and a specialised wire type our cable provides increased speed and functionality over standard parallel cabling 17 pair wire twisted with at least 36 turns per metre moulded connectors foil shielding and 85 coverage braid soldered 360deg to the connector shell all provide maximum resistance against harmful emirfi and help you to achieve