Parallel Port (Noun)
Meaning
An interface between a computer and a printer where the computer sends multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The printer was connected to the computer via a parallel port to enable fast data transfer for large print jobs.
- The technician had to install a new parallel port on the computer to connect an older printer that didn't support USB.
- The parallel port on the back of the computer allowed for the simultaneous transfer of multiple bits of data to the printer.
- To increase printing speed, the software utilized the parallel port to send multiple bytes of data to the printer at the same time.
- The outdated printer required a parallel port connection, which was no longer supported by newer computer models.