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What port on the back of your PC is most likely used for a printer?
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∙ 12y ago
Since about 2002, a USB port is the most likely port to be used for a printer.
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A 16 bit parallel port can be used if the PC is of the old type that has one, but only If the printer is of an older type that has the appropriate logic circuits, connectors and compatiible printer driver software.
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What is the port data to parallel and is most often used by a printer?
Parallel Port
What type of port cannot be used to connect to a printer?
If the printer is of an older type that has the appropriate logic circuits, connectors and compatiible printer driver software, a parallel port and/or a serial portcan be used if they are available on the pc.
What is the larger port on the back of the computer for?
On recent computers the 25 pin D-sub is for the parallel port that is used to connect a printer to. On older (back in the mid to early 90s) there was also a 25 pin D-sub that was used as a COM (communication) port. The difference between the two is the printer port is a female port and the COM port is a male port.
Can you use a parallel port for a printer?
Yes. In fact, this is the most common usage for a parallel port.
What port transmits data in parallel and is most ofen used by a printer?
A Parallel Port (LPT1 and LPT2)
Error code 0x000003eb when connecting to lexmark printer via wireless router?
Such code usually means that your computer does not see the printer. Try Control Panel->Printer and Faxes->Add a printer->Next->Local printer attached to this computer (uncheck "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer")->Next->Create a new port->Choose "Standard TCP/IP Port"->Next->Next->Enter the ip address of your printer and follow instructions. Most likely you will driver for your printer, thus find it before staring the process.
What is the name of the 25-pin connector located in the back of a computer?
LPT1 (parallel port -aka; printer port). Parallel ports are often called LPT (Line Printer) ports since they are most often used for printers. Parallel ports on the system side are always 25pin female.
Can a router be used for USB printer?
Yes, you plug the USB port of the printer into the USB port in the router.
What is used to connect a scanner to a PC?
old ones use LPT or Printer Port and new ones use USB
Which port is use for impact printer?
An impact printer (dot matrix) usually uses either a serial, or parallel port. It depends on the printer and computer ports available. Most modern inkjet or laser printers use either wifi or a USB connection.
What type of port is LPT?
LPT is short for Line Printer. So it is a parallel port. The most common type of socket is a DB-25.
When installing a local printer attached through a parallel cable what port should you specify?
LPT1 : (Recommended Printer Port)
