A handshaking signal is sent with each byte the parallel ports sends out, so that the printer can latch the byte
No. The reverse is the case. Parallel ports are older technology and have been replaced by "printer ports" which accommodate special USB cables with printer plugs.
One bit at a time.
Serial and parallel.
It depends on the type of printer! Some printers (older types, mainly) used serial, or parallel ports. Most modern printers use USB or wifi.
Parallel Port-Most common uses are to connect older printers to the computer
The parallel port is most commonly used for printers, although most modern printers are USB these days. Parallel ports may also be used for external cdroms, zip drives, or hard disks. These have also moved in large part to USB because of its faster data transfer capabilities.
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.
The two main ones are parallel printer ports (older) and USB ports (newer)
Most standard PCs typically have one parallel port, which is often used for connecting printers and some other devices. However, some older models or specialized systems may have two or more parallel ports. With the shift to USB and other modern interfaces, parallel ports have become less common in contemporary PCs.
A parallel port can be used to connect a large number of devices. The most common usage was for printers, although scanners, external disk drives, and network adapters also used this port. With a special cable, two computers could also be connected directly for sharing files.
IEEE1284 The IEEE1284 specifies a cable that meets the minimum requirements for high-speed transmission through parallel ports.
yes.. but printer and PC should have these ports..