Epson 1520

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Don Lloyd

Hi all,

Just a lost soul looking for help :-)

Can anyone tell me approximatetly the maximum distance between the computer
and the printer using the parallel port ?

TIA
Don
 
Don

The longest cable I have ever seen was some 50 feet in length, and it was
not bi-directional which means that some HP printers would not like it..
your printer is an Epson, however..
 
The greater the distance (cable length) the greater the signal loss.
Epson/HP/Canon all recommend not to exceed 25 feet.
 
Many thanks to you both.
The information gives an excellent start-off point.

regards,
Don
 
Don

The printer manufacturers recommend as short a cable as possible..
obviously, printer location is the governing factor.. some printers also
demand that the cable be bi-directional.. this has an effect on usable
length and price.. check with the printer manual or Epson website..
 
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