"High-speed IEEE-1284 compliant cables allow bi-directional communication resulting in speeds up to 10 times faster than conventional equipment. These cables are of the highest quality featuring double shielding to protect against damaging EMI/RFI, twisted pair inner conductors for minimum crosstalk and molded backshells for durability. Connectors are DB25 male to half pitch Centronics 36 male, color is light gray."