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Also known as printer port, LPT, Centronics, Centronics port

an interface for connecting peripherals to computers, mainly used for connecting printers; was replaced by other technologies like USB and WLAN

Key facts

Type
Point-to-point
Designer
Centronics , IBM
Designed
1970–1981
Manufacturer
Centronics, Dataproducts, Intel, IBM, Compaq, Nortel, etc
Length
2.3 cm (0.91 in)
Hot pluggable
Usually not
External
Yes
Cable
Usually up to 25 wires including ground; optionally shielded
Pins
8 data, 4 output control, 5 input control, 8 ground
Connector
DB-25 , DB25F , "Centronics" 36-pin Amphenol , DC-37 , others
Signal
0 to +5.0 volt DC
Earth
Dedicated pins
Max voltage
5 volts DC
Data signal
Parallel
Width
Variable
Bitrate
PP: 150 kB/s , EPP: 2 MB /s, ECP: 2.5 MB/s
Max devices
2, unless devices provide passthrough
Protocol
Application dependent

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Wikidata facts

Followed by
USB
Image
Cannon DBM-25P connector-2406.jpg
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Commons category
Parallel port
complies with
IEEE 1284
different from
serial port
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