Parallel ports

[steeve]

is it common for motherboards to have parallel ports these days?
is it something that will die out before too long?

i am looking to buy an oldish but wide format printer which has no usb connection and i'm wondering if i will stil be able to use it when i upgrade someday.

 

[Tekkaraiden]

They have been phasing the parallel port out for some time now. Your best bet in the future would be to either buy a parallel port card or a usb to parallel adapter.

 

[steeve]

thanks for that. at least adapters are available