Older printers connect to computers via a parallel cable. For the past several years, the USB connection has replaced the parallel connection for the vast majority of printers. Newer computers often ...

First introduced in 1970, parallel ports were originally designed to connect business computers to printers. With their inclusion on the IBM PC in the early 1980s, they became an industry standard.

Later this month Keyspan will introduce its newest product, a Mini Port Replicator that will retail for US$79. The Replicator will combine a USB serial adapter, USB parallel printer adapter and 2-port ...