Hi all,
Earlier in the month, I posted an OT issue regarding creating a CAT 5
cable. Thanks again for all of the responses as I actually was able to
have a working cable, I think.
Question 1: The cable that I stripped for analysis was
typical, "shredded" for the lack of another word, copper
wires inside. The roll of cable that we have is a single solid copper
wire. Does that make a difference?
As you may recall, I am attempting to create a virtual parallel printer
connection about 80 feet (cable distance) away from the server. Since I
can't get a parallel cable that long, I've purchased a couple of
connectors which creates a "virtual" if you will parallel cable. There
is a TX end and a RX end, one connects to the printer and the other to
the computer, both are connected to each other via CAT 5 (RJ45).
Problem: When I sent a print, it appears to leave the
computer just fine, with no errors. However, it NEVER
prints on the printer.
Troubleshooting Info: Made a connection with a small 10' cable, PRINT
WAS SUCCESSFUL. To the printer back out on
floor, 50 feet walking, and connected and
Prints leave computer, but never print
on device.
Question 2: Am I possible running into data loss due to a
distance limitation and if so, how would I test that.
Finally, is there a way I can test connectivity on a printer cable W/O
HAVING A TESTER.
TIA for all of your efforts,
Bacardi K. Bryant, MCP
Assistant Manager of Technology
Kinko's, Inc.
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