Legacy Data
Parallel Port (DB-25)
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Legacy Data
Form Factor
D-sub 25-pin
Pin Count
25
Year
1981
25-pin D-sub connector for Centronics parallel printing and early data transfer. Could reach 2 MB/s in ECP mode. The standard printer port on PCs from 1981 until USB replaced it.
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Specifications
Compatible Cables
Compatibility
| Connect To | Compatible | Adapter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB Micro-B | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Micro-B SuperSpeed | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Type-B SuperSpeed | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Mini-B | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Type-C | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Type-A | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Type-B | No | Active | Details → |
| IEC C13/C14 | No | — | Details → |
| S/PDIF Coaxial | No | — | Details → |
| IEC C7/C8 (Figure-8) | No | — | Details → |
| HDMI Type-E (Automotive) | No | — | Details → |
| PCIe x1 | No | — | Details → |
| Serial (DB-9) | No | — | Details → |
| Banana Plug | No | — | Details → |
| HDMI Type-D (Micro) | No | — | Details → |
| RCA | No | — | Details → |
| RJ45 | No | — | Details → |
| RJ11 | No | — | Details → |
| 3.5mm TRRS | No | — | Details → |
| HD-SDI (BNC) | No | — | Details → |