Printers known to use the IEEE 1284 C (micro centronics) connector

Although the IEEE 1284 spec specifically recommends this connector for new designs, the truth is that cables for it are nearly impossibly to find and cost 5 to 10 times more than the standard 1284AB cables. Here are some printers know to use the connector and some sources for cables. If you know of others, PLEASE let us know?

HP LJ 1100, 8150, 8500, 8550 CLJ 4550(?), 4650, 4700, 5550

IBM IP 21, 1145

LEXMARK T522, T62x, C750, W812

Tektronix Phaser 560

See also:

• Connectors

• To connect an 1284C pritner to a PC with a standard 1284A port: Search for 1284 AC Cables and Connectors at amazon.com
  • Tripp Lite 6Ft IEEE 1284 Ac Par Printer DB25M/Microcent36M $9.95

• To adapt an existing 1284 B device to a 1284C printer:
  • Slimline Centronic 36 Pin Female to Female adapter^
  • 6ft IEEE 1284 B-C Parallel Printer Cable adapts MicroCentronics 36 M to standard Centronics 36 M ^
     
• Belkin 1FT IEEE 1284 B to C Par Printer Cent36F/Microcent36M Adapter Cable ~ $30.00

John Orme says: "LaserJet 5P, 6P, have both b and c... " +

Dave Cummings says: "LJ8500 and LJ8550" +

Note: Although the HP users manual, online documentation and setup manual for the LaserJet 9O5O all clearly show a picture of the micro centronics connector, the printer actually has the standard B connector as is specified in the text and confirmed by Krista Broussard of HP presales support.