The parallel device provides a hardware-independent interface to the Amiga's Centronics-compatible parallel port. The primary use of the Amiga parallel port is for output to printers, but with its extensions for bi-directional I/O, it can also be used for communication with digitizers and high-speed links with other computers. The parallel device is based on the conventions of Exec device I/O, with extensions for parameter setting and control. Parallel Device Commands and Functions Device Interface Ending A Read or Write with Termination Characters Setting Parallel Parameters Querying the Parallel Device Additional Information on the Parallel Device