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Re: Pass through won't clear case of computer.
From:
Bob Thrasher <[log in to unmask]>
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PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Tue, 1 Sep 1998 07:04:55 -0500
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At 09:29 AM 8/31/98 , you wrote:

>I've tried a six foot cable like an extension cord but when I connected
>up the printer and use it a big red X covers the picture of the
>printer when printing. It's an Epson Stylus Color 600.
>
>Any Ideas?
>
>Michael

Not all printer cables are created equal. Most printers now need
bi-directional support and many printer cables do not have all
pins connected to allow bi-directional printing. The cable should
say IEEE Std 1284 compliant or say Bi-Directional on the package.
I hope this helps.

Bob Thrasher

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