Broken Printer Wire?

[SerialThriller]

I recently purchased a new and longer printer wire. Inoticed after using the cord for a while, it didn't work quite right, it printed correctly only like 30% of the time. I then plugged the old one in and everything was fine.

Any ideas on what my problem is?

 

[djnes]

You could check the newer cable for bent pins, damaged areas along the cable, etc. It would help if you for more detailed in what you mean by a printer "wire". Is it USB or parallel?

 

[SerialThriller]

It is parrallel, help out any?

 

[djnes]

Parallel cables are pretty strong, so check for bent pins. It's also possible the cable just plain went bad.

 

[SerialThriller]

well i guess i was wondering if i had a wrong cable i mean i know there is like IEEE 1264? Parallel. and like one more. are these all the same or....?