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5 Best Printers With Parallel Port
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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In computing, aparallelport is a type of interface used to connect peripheral devices, like printers. Here is how the interface looks like:
The parallel port wasintroduced 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?
Epson Stylus C88+
Epson Stylus C88+ is an inkjet color printer, that can print borderless photos at a maximum resolution of 5760 x 1440 dpi.
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.
Epson LX-350
Epson LX-350 is ideal for front and back office environments needing continuous paper or multi-part stationery.
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.
Zebra ZD500t
Zebra ZD500t is another great thermal printer, used for labels, that comes with additional connectivity options.
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.
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.
Lexmark MS310dn
The Lexmark MS310DN printer is an affordable monochrome laser printer that has a lot to offer.
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.
Zebra GX430t
Zebra GX430t is a monochrome printer used for printing labels, barcodes, receipts, and wristbands.
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.
The parallel port interface has almost completely been replaced by the newer communication standards like USB, ethernet or Wi-Fi.
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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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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