What is "centronics"

Centronics Data Computer Corporation was an American manufacturer of computer printers, now remembered primarily for the parallel interface that bears its name.

Centronics can mean:

• Centronics, a printer company that developed the parallel port standard
• IEEE 1284, the parallel interface standard that superseded the Centronics interface
• Micro ribbon connectors, used by Centronics for their parallel port and often known as Centronics connectors