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It depends on the type of printer! Some printers (older types, mainly) used serial, or parallel ports. Most modern printers use USB or wifi.

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What is the difference between usb port printer interface and parallel port Interface?

The primary difference is that a USB interface type printer requires the computer to have a USB port (as all modern computers do) whereas a parallel interface type printer requires the computer to have a parallel (LPT) port (which many modern computers do not have.) There are USB-to-parallel converters however which plug into USB and allow the use of parallel printers. Additionally, many legacy applications only have support for parallel printers, in these cases, in order to use a USB printer it may be necessary to create a virtual parallel port and map the USB printer to it.


How do you hook up printer to lap top that's not usb?

Is the laptop not USB? Or is the printer not USB? Assuming it is the printer, there are components that will allow a serial or parallel printer to be used. Serial or parallel socket (female) on one end, while a USB plug (male) is on the other. There are also single parallel to USB cables for directly connecting the parallel port on the printer to the USB port on the laptop.


What is the port data to parallel and is most often used by a printer?

Parallel Port


Where is a printer attached?

parallel port


Can you use a parallel port for a printer?

Yes. In fact, this is the most common usage for a parallel port.


How do you connect Epson LQ300 plus to computer without parallel port?

first of all plug in usb to parallel printer cable into the computer windows automatically installed found new hardware after that connect the cable into your printer


What port transmits data in parallel and is most ofen used by a printer?

A Parallel Port (LPT1 and LPT2)


What port on the back of your PC is most likely used for a printer?

Since about 2002, a USB port is the most likely port to be used for a printer. <><><> 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.


Can a router be used for USB printer?

Yes, you plug the USB port of the printer into the USB port in the router.


When installing a local printer attached through a parallel cable what port should you specify?

LPT1 : (Recommended Printer Port)


How many parallel printer can be attached to a file server with one parallel port?

1


What printer is compatible with a dell dimension 2400?

Any USB printer will be compatible with your dimension 2400. Additionally the 2400 also has a parallel port, so any printer which uses a parallel port should be compatible as well.