The DB25 (originally DE-25) connector is an analog 25-pin plug of the D-Subminiature connector family (D-Sub or Sub-D). As with the DB9 connector, the DB25 is mainly used for serial connections, allowing for the asynchronous transmission of data as provided by standard RS-232 (RS-232C). It is also used for parallel port connections, and was originally used to connect printers, and as a result is sometimes known as a "printer port" (LPT for short). So to avoid confusion, DB25 serial ports on computer generally have male connectors, while parallel port connectors are DB25 female plugs.