parallel port

(Computer Science) computing (on a computer) a socket that can be used for connecting devices that send and receive data at more than one bit at a time; often used for connecting printers

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parallel port - an interface between a computer and a printer where the computer sends multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously

parallel interface

interface, port - (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)

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