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Parallel Printers

With a history spanning over half a century, parallel printers continue provide high quality printing for older printer and legacy systems. Read on to explore how a parallel printer can benefit you.

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What is a Parallel Printer?

A parallel printer is a type of printer that connects using a parallel port. A common feature in older computers and legacy systems, the use of parallel ports has declined over the years in favour of more modern connection types including USB, ethernet, and wireless connectivity.

Utilising a 25-pin design, parallel connections allowed for faster transfer times when compared to their serial port predecessors, parallel connections work by transmitting data packages simultaneously via the multiple wires located in the parallel port.

In today’s modern workplaces, parallel printers predominantly include dot-matrix printers which do not require the fast transfer speeds of other print technologies.

What are the Benefits of Parallel Printers?

Although a legacy connection type, parallel port printers are still widely used and offer a range of unique benefits.

Providing high quality printing for older computers and legacy systems, parallel printers offer extensive compatibility for systems that may not feature other forms of connectivity, eliminating the need for additional adapter hardware.

Additionally, parallel port printers have proven themselves as a reliable and easily integrated technology ensuring simple connection and setup with older computer hardware.

Purchasing a Parallel Port Printer with Printerland

Offering high quality printing for legacy computer systems combined with impressive reliability and longevity, parallel printers are a fantastic addition to a range of business work environments.

Here at Printerland, we stock a broad selection of parallel printers from leading manufacturers including Epson, Lexmark, OKI and Zebra. Our entire range of models is available for instant purchase online or if you have any questions or queries why not contact a member of our professional sales team for expert advice to help you find the ideal parallel printer for your needs.

Customer Reviews

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Sazzadur
Epson LX-350
They have brilliant service quick delivery receive item before the expected time frame. Excellent ... read more..
Brilliant
Richard Carey
Epson LQ-350
We run a mail order company use dot matrix printers for invoices etc. Our trusty workhorse recently died we bought this Epson based largely on price without any great expectations. It arrived the day after ... read more..
LQ-350 Epson dot matrix printer
Peter Clarke
Epson LQ-350
A good price and very prompt delivery. I bought the printer to replace an ink jet device and so reduce my printing costs. The LQ-350 was immediately recognised by a Windows 10 laptop so no need to use the sup ... read more..
Just the job!
theresa
Epson LQ-350
The printer is as expected, does exactly what I needed. I would like to add that Printerland was fantastic, it was with me the next day. Thank you Guys!! ... read more..

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