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The pin numbering scheme for this follows the same rules as the serial connectors on my serial page. Listed below is the appropriate pinout configuration for a laplink parallel cable. (The same thing that I used.)
At this point in time (March-98) I don't know a whole lot about parallel ports. I used a continuity tester with a parallel cable I have used in DCC. The results I got agreed although my cable seemed to have a very weak or no connection on pins 1, 14, 16, and 17.
| 1 | to | 1 |
| 2 | to | 15 |
| 3 | to | 13 |
| 4 | to | 12 |
| 5 | to | 10 |
| 6 | to | 11 |
| 7 | Not Used | |
| 8 | Not Used | |
| 9 | Not Used | |
| 10 | to | 5 |
| 11 | to | 6 |
| 12 | to | 4 |
| 13 | to | 3 |
| 14 | to | 14 |
| 15 | to | 2 |
| 16 | to | 16 |
| 17 | to | 17 |
| 18 | Not Used | |
| 19 | Not Used | |
| 20 | Not Used | |
| 21 | Not Used | |
| 22 | Not Used | |
| 23 | Not Used | |
| 24 | Not Used | |
| 25 | to | 25 |
For further questions, spelling corrections, or other, mail Jrrricha@indiana.edu.
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