Printer ports are interfaces that connect printers to computers, and common types include USB, parallel (IEEE 1284), and network ports (Ethernet). USB ports are widely used for direct connections, while parallel ports were common in older printers. Network ports allow printers to connect to a network for shared access. Diagrams typically illustrate the physical layout of these ports on the printer and the corresponding cables or connections to the computer.
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 Parallel ports are older technology and have been replaced by "printer ports" which accommodate special USB cables with printer plugs.
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.
d. Ports
Yes you do.
yes.. but printer and PC should have these ports..
ieee 1284
IEEE 1284
Parellel printer cables can come in handy if you dont have a USB printer.
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The Dell D520 does not have a dedicated printer port. It has 4 USB ports, any of which could be used to attach a modern printer.
serial port to communicate between CPU with other devices such as printer
power cord...