Confused about what interface your printer is using?

Here are the common printer interface connectors As seen from the back of your printer.

This is a USB (Type B) interface and is the most commonly used printer interface, and is also used on a multitude of computer peripherals.

This is a 36 pin Centronics interface. It is the second most used printer interface next to USB

This is a 9 Pin (Female) Serial Interface. This is one of oldest interfaces, but is still used on some printers and other peripheral devices such as barcode scanners, pole displays and credit card pin pads.

This is a 25 Pin (Female) Serial Interface. This is also one of oldest interfaces, but it is also still used on some printers and pole displays.

Created by Steve Wind April 29 2016