Printer [USB/PARALLEL]

[adelgado]

Hi,
I am TOTATALLY new to Mac world, the question may sound sooooo stupid:

I just got a iMac G5 and when I was about to plug my printer, I couldn't find a PARALLEL port

there is no parallel port in Mac or iMac G5?
Then ..., all printers should go to the USB?

thanks a lot,

tony

[mgd]

I haven't seen a parallel port on a Mac in quite a while. It seems to have gone the way of the floppy disk. Printers nowadays use USB anyway.

[retinasurgeon]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Mac. Yup, they usually connect by USB, which is far better than parallel port. They can also connect by firewire, if you have a firewire capable printer.

[Edited on 7.12.05 by retinasurgeon]

[Lakisalayaw1970]

When I got my Powermac I had to lose the parallel port printer. In a way it was actually better because print technologies are improving constantly and cartridges are cheaper. My old Canon Bubblejet printer cartridge cost $35 USD. the printer itself was $120 originally.

My replacement was a free (after rebates) Epson All in One CX5400.

[audnymae]

what's ur printer model, some old printer does have a solution, use a USB-to-parallel converter cable. but it will cost you about 1000 pesos. or u might rather buy a new usb printer.

[topnotch97]

most printer nowadays are USB. parallel ports are still being phased out, as most printer makers move to USB 1 and/or 2.
just check the interface if the printer has a USB and/or ethernet.

besides almost everyone is comfortable with wireless printing. :winkgrin: