Msg: 5386 *Conference*
08-28-94 17:59:59
From: COMET _
To : ANTHONY FEST
Subj: REPLY TO MSG #5383 (PRINTERS)
Serial printer cables are different than parallel printer cables. For example, my Model 100 transmits data on pin 2, receives data on pin 3, using 4,5, and 6 to communicate control signals: this is the serial port. The parallel port needs more wires: 8 wires to transfer bytes in parallel and 3 wires to communicate control signals. Usually, you will find parallel printers use a Centronics connector, and serial printers use an RS-232 connector.