Dictionary of Business Terms: parallel port
parallel port
an output device that lets a computer transmit data to another device using parallel data transmission-that is, several bits sent simultaneously over separate wires. PC parallel ports are usually designated LPT1, LPT2, and so on. Contrast with serial port.
Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms: parallel port
parallel port
an output device that lets a computer transmit data to another device using parallel transmission-that is, several bits sent simultaneously over separate wires. It is common for a microcomputer to have a parallel port that is connected to a printer.
