what is a centronics connector used for
Centronics Connectors The 36-pin Centronics connector is commonly used for parallel printer interfaces. The 50-pin connector is often used for external SCSI interfaces.Here's a look at the female 36-pin Centronics connector, as viewed from the pin side (not the solder side).The female connector is mounted on the printer, the male connector is used for the printer cable.). Here's a look at the male and female 50-pin Centronics connectors, as viewed from the pin side (not the solder side). (The female connector is usually mounted on the device, the male connector on the cable.).