Parallel Transmission

Parallel Transmission

1. Sends multiple bits down several wires simultaneously

2. Only really viable over short distances as the multiple signals will degrade over long distances

3. Normally used for transmitting data to a printer

4. There are three notable signals in parallel transmission for a print these are the READY/BUSY signal and the STROBE signal

   • The READY/BUSY signal will inform the computers whether the printer can recieve their transmissions yet
   • The STROBE signal tells the printer when it has a transmission of work to complete