The parallel port was introduced in the 1970s by Centronics Data Computer Corporation and was the standard for printers before USB. Prior to the USB standard, the computer’s motherboards were built with parallel ports for printers and other devices. Fortunately, even if the parallel interface has become obsolete, you can still find printers with this connection type in today’s market.

What are the best printers with a parallel port?

The parallel port interface has almost completely been replaced by the newer communication standards like USB, ethernet or Wi-Fi. You can print up to 23 ppm (page per minute) for black & white pages and up to 14 ppm for color. Furthermore, the input paper tray holds put up to 120 sheets at a maximum paper size of 8.5×14 inches. With Epson Stylus C88+ to is possible to connect 2 computers at the same time, one using the parallel port and the other to the USB port. This color printer, small and compact, is the best option for use at home, with an older PC and even with a newer one. With this printer, you get speeds up to 347 cps (characters per second), allowing you to print bulk amounts of documents in a short time interval. It has a work capacity without failure for up to 10.000 hours, making it very reliable. If you need a durable printer, easy to integrate with your system, Epson LX-350 is a great choice. It works exactly like its sibling, Zebra GX430t, but you can integrate it on your network due to its ethernet port. This is a great feature because multiple users can print labels at the same time. SPONSORED Except for the ethernet port, it also has a display which gives you some additional configuration options directly from the printer. If you think that in a near future you’ll connect the printer to your enterprise systems, Zebra ZD500t is the best printer for labels that you can buy. As for print speed, you can print up to 35 ppm thanks to the fast dual-core 800 MHz processor. It is also guaranteed to print 2500 pages per month without breaking. If you need a printer for your small office, MS310dn is a great candidate because it creates high-quality prints. The printer uses thermal transfer technology, which means that you don’t have to install a toner because it doesn’t use ink to print. It uses a ribbon of either resin or wax, making the cost of printing almost zero. Due to its small size, it is compatible with media rolls that have a one-inch core, a maximum diameter of 5 inches, and a maximum width of 4.25 inches. If you want to create labels only, then this printer is one of the best with a parallel port. However, if you have an older device, this guide will certainly help you to buy a printer that suits your needs. If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to contact us by using the comment section below.

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