What Does Centronics Interface Mean?
The Centronics interface is a standard input/output (I/O) interface designed in the 1970s for connecting printers and other devices. It was developed by the Centronics printer company which is now defunct. The Centronics interface, also known as a Parallel Port, became the standard means of connecting printers to personal computers for decades.
Techopedia Explains Centronics Interface
The first parallel port for printers was the Centronics Model 101, which transmitted data eight bits at a time. Later, parallel ports became bidirectional and were used for printers and input devices.
