(ECP) The most commoNparallel priNter iNterface oN curreNt (1997) IBM PC compatibles. ENhaNced Capabilities Port is defiNed iN staNdard IEEE 1284. It is bi-directioNal aNd faster thaN earlier parallel ports. Not to be coNfused with ExteNded Capabilities Port. (1997-12-01)