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# Parallel Ports and Cables

Details the Centronics parallel interface pin-out and correct wiring for an IBM-compatible printer cable (DB25 to 36-pin Centronics). Also covers the LapLink 3 parallel cable configuration using 11 wires for nibble-mode data transfer. Includes an editorial note by Herb Carden.