The 36-pin connector is often used for parallel applications, especially for printers (photo displays front and back of connector). It is also referred to as an IEEE-1284 Type B connector. The Centronics 36-pin connector is arranged in two rows of pins, each with 18 contacts. The connector is held in place by bail locks. This fully shielded unit also provides the ability to connect 2 male ends of a parallel printer cable together. All lines are wired straight thru. All contacts gold plated.