Parallel Port and Uses

Parallel port is a parallel computer interface to connect an external device. Example: Printer with a computer. EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) or ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) etc are parallel ports.

Parallel Ports can be used to connect a host/computer peripherals.

1. Printers.
2. Scanners.
3. CD burners.
4. External Hard Drives.
5. Iomega Zip removable drives.
6. Network adapters.
7. Tape backup drives etc.