You've purchased the automatic switchbox of your dreams, but a faulty cable keeps sending it error filled data. A Belkin Pro Series Parallel Switchbox Cable will keep that dream machine error free. This IEEE 1284 compliant Pro Series Parallel Switchbox Cable connects a PC to a manual or automatic switchbox. This cable features Belkin's exclusive wiring design and cable technology that guarantee optimal performance and data transfer. PRODUCT FEATURES: State-of-the-art-wiring design ensures 100% compatibility with all devices 100% of the time; Gold plated copper contacts provide maximum conductivity and keep data loss to a minimum; IEEE 1284 compliant cable; Oversized ergonomic thumbscrews make installation a breeze; Ten times faster data transfer when compared with non-compliant IEEE 1284 cables; Flextec PVC rubberized cable jacket is extremely flexible for use in tight areas; Molded strain relief and PVC overmolding to ensure a lifetime of error-free data transmission; 28 AWG stranded tinned copper conductors are individually insulated in polypropylene to minimize cross talk, ensuring high-speed, error-free transmission; Ground indents provide excellent conductivity and retention with mating conductors; PVC premold encapsulates individual conductors to ensure electrical isolation and relieve stress; Aluminum undermold shielding helps to meet FCC requirements on EMI/RFI interference; Double shielded braid and foil to meet IEEE 1284 specifications, and ensure compliance with FCC requirements, reducing EMI/RFI; 18 tightly woven conductor pairs have each data line paired with a ground line to minimize cross talk, noise and other interference, ensuring error-free printing.