For those of you who need a compact parallel cable for file

transfers and printing  I have found the solution!



Go to your local Radio Shack and pick up the following items.



2- male d style subminiature solderless 25 position connectors

for ribbon cable. Cat# 276-1599

1- 36 position male printer connector (centronics) Cat# 276-1533 

1- package 25 conductor ribbon cable Cat # 278-772



Assembly is simple. insert cable into one of the db25 connectors

and crimp together, I use a vice but a crimp tool is available.



Cut cable to desired length and crimp other db 25 connector to

other end. Be sure to match pin 1 on each connector to the

colored edge of the cable. The centronics connector  crimps on

about 1" from either end. being sure to match pin 1 on the

connector and the colored edge of the cable.



That's it! You're done. Now you can do file transfers or print

from any hardware with a parallel or printer port.  All of the

above parts are available at the corner Radio Shack for about

$15.00.



If you need a serial cable you can just eliminate the 36 position

connector and use 25 pin female connectors Radio Shack

Cat#276-1565.



All these parts are available at most electronics stores I used

Radio Shack part numbers because I can always seem to find one

when I need it!



