HP 600 C2184A HP DeskJet Printers, Cable and Connector Information, Interface Specifications

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Cable and Connector Information

Recommended	Interface Cables
	HP	Cable
Host Interface	Part	Number	Cable Length	Cable Connectors
HP IEEE-1284	C2950A		2 Meters	DB-25 Male to 36-Pin
Compliant Cable				Centronics Male
HP IEEE-1284	C2951A		3 Meters	DB-25 Male to 36-Pin
Compliant Cable				Centronics Male

Interface Specifications

HP DeskJet printers communicate with computers through a single IEEE1284-B parallel I/O interface connector. For more information about interface connection and operation, see “DOS I/O Interface Description.”

Communication Modes and Supported Protocols

Category	Specification
Interface Protocol	IEEE-1284 Compatible
Communication Modes Available	Compatible (Centronics)
	Nibble
	ECP

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Warranty InformationExtent of Limited Warranty HP De s k J e t an d De s k Writ e r P rin t e rs Limitations of Liability Limitations of WarrantyObtaining Printer Drivers Hour modem accessHP BBS Library CompuServeInternet Updated Printer Drivers by MailWorldwide Fulfillment Information I v e rHP Express Exchange Service Service Support ContractsHP Customer Return Repair Service HP SupportPackNon-U.S. Service Support Contracts USA Returning a Printer for ServicePrinter Return Instructions ProcedureHP De s k J e t an d De s k Writ e r P rin t e rs Elsewhere in the World HP Support Assistant CD-ROM Service and Support ResourcesHewlett-Packard News Network Hpnn Obtaining HP Support Assistant CD-ROMHP Reseller Response Line HP Distribution CenterHP Customer Information Center Country Telephone Number Ordering SuppliesOrdering Supplies Country Number Baud Rate HP BBS LibraryHP BBS Library International toll rates applicable HP FAXback on Demand HP FirstCountry Language Telephone Number HP Audio Tips U.S. OnlyHP First Telephone Numbers HP Forum on CompuServe Country Free-Phone Number Direct CompuServe Telephone Numbers by Country TableLocal Call Technical Phone Support for Customers Hewlett-Packard Telephone SupportHP North American Customer Support Center HP European Customer Support CenterContacting Hewlett-Packard Printer Repair Feedback Information Procedure for Providing Repair Feedback InformationHP DeskJet Printer Family Customer Codes Customer Failure Code Keywords DescriptionI N T / I M a G E Media HandlingR R I a G E O B L E M S Company Information HP Printer Repair SheetPrinter Information Included InformationTo open the Printers control panel MS Windows PrintingTo select a port HP Printing System for Windows includes HP Printing System for WindowsDeskJet Utilities include To install the HP Printing System for Windows Installing the Printer DriverBefore you install the printer software About the Printer Driver ColorSmart Printer Driver Dialog Box Using the Printer DriverOption Description HP DeskJet 600 ColorSmart Dialog Box OptionsOptimizing Performance Printer Software Help Using Online HelpType of help Provides How to access/where to find DOS Printing Printer Driver Supported FeaturesPrinter Drivers Available Substituting Printer DriversBefore you install the DOS control panel InstallationTo install the DOS control panel DeskJet Control Panel for DOSTo align the print cartridges Two Ways to Use the Control PanelMemory Resident DOS Control Panel OS/2 Printing System Resolving Printing System ProblemsProblem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting HintsPrinting System Problems, Causes and Solutions Printing System Problems, Causes and Solutions Printing System Problems, Causes and Solutions Printing System Problems, Causes and Solutions Troubleshooting Tools Printer Troubleshooting HintsRecommended Troubleshooting Tools and Supplies HP Toolbox MS Windows UsersTroubleshooting Flowcharts Power-On Section Troubleshooting FlowchartsSelf-Test Sect ion Troubleshooting Flowcharts Self-Test Section PC Connect Sect ion Troubleshooting Flowcharts PC Connect SectionMacint osh Connect Sect ion Troubleshooting Flowcharts Macintosh Connect SectionProblem Solution MacIntosh TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Interface Specifications Cable and Connector InformationHP DeskJet Printers Recommended Interface CablesIEEE-1284 Interface Port DOS/MS Windows IEEE-1284 Interface ConnectorCompatibilit Nibble Number U r c e Mode Compatibility Nibble Number U r c e D e DOS I/O Interface Description Compatibility ModeECP Mode Nibble ModeCable Type HP Cable Part Number Apple Cable Part Number Category Macintosh I/O ConnectorHP DeskWriter Printers Pin Number Interface Pin Name Interface Pine Description RS-422 Interface Connector 8-pin Mini-DINRS-422 Interface Port AppleTalk Mac I/O Description