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What ports is most commomnly used to connect older printers to computer?
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∙ 11y ago
Serial and parallel.
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What ports is most commonly used to connect older printers to the computer?
Parallel Port-Most common uses are to connect older printers to the computer
What are some ways through which local printers and scanners connect directly to a computer?
The two main ones are parallel printer ports (older) and USB ports (newer)
Where to connect the inkjet printer into the computer?
Typically, modern printers connect using USB. You will need to find a free USB port on your computer to plug it in. Older printers (as well as decreasing numbers of newer printers) connect via a parallel port. A parallel port is a somewhat rectangular port (rounded edges) with two rows of sockets (25 sockets in all). To see a graphic of a parallel port, go here: http:/images.google.com/images?q=paralell+port
Will all printers suitable for desktops work with notebook computers?
It depends on the cable used to connect the two. Some older printers need a parallel port to attach to.
Why wont wolfquest connect?
your computer is older and wolf quest is a new progress
Which device connects to a parallel port?
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.
This question is asking about how useful those adapters are.?
HDMI to VGA adapter help you plug in electronics to your tv or computer that have a VGA output. Older printers and even some cameras have a VGA output that wont fit to your newer laptops. Having that adapter will allow you to connect.
How do you connect your printer to your notebook?
Usually, nowadays, by using an USB cable or by wifi (wireless). A serial or parallel cable connection is less used except on much older printers.
Do scanners only connect to newer computers?
Scanners will connect to most any computer that has a USB connection, these days. Older scanners may only connect to computers with a parallel port, however.
The main circuit board of computer that connect part of computer?
Is called the motherboard. In older computers that filled building it was the cabinet chassis and circuit board rails.
What is a port as used in computer science?
It's usually any 'socket' on a computer that allows it to connect with other devices. That could be USB, RS-232, or 5-pin DIN Older mice used 5-pin DIN connectors, printers used to use 25 way RS-232 'D' connectors, and of course most peripherals these days use USB.
What are different type of input ports commonly available on a modern computer?
The PS/2 ports connect a mouse and keyboard, while the game port connects game controllers. Parallel and serial ports connect older printers and PDA devices. Most current input devices use the USB port, of which there are usually several available on a modern computer. Firewire ports connect high-speed devices, including DV cameras and Firewire hard drives. Another high-speed hard drive connector is the eSATA port.
