Enhance your computer's connectivity with this high-performance PCI Express Single Parallel Port Card, designed to seamlessly connect parallel devices such as printers, programmers, scanners, and more. Compatible with a wide range of mainstream operating systems including Windows, OS X, and Linux, this card offers versatile functionality for both professional and personal use. Utilizing a PCI Express x1 interface, it can be installed in various PCI Express slots including x1, x4, x8, and x16, providing flexible installation options to suit your system configuration. Key Features: · Single Parallel Port PCI Express Card: Provides reliable parallel port connectivity for multiple legacy devices requiring parallel communication. · Broad Device Compatibility: Supports connections to printers, programmers, scanners, and other parallel interface devices, expanding your system's peripheral compatibility. · Wide OS Support: Compatible with major operating systems including Windows (Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista/7/8, 32 & 64-bit), Linux, DOS, and OS X (10.5 and later), ensuring smooth driver integration and operation. · PCI Express x1 Interface: Designed for installation in PCI Express x1 slots and fully compatible with larger PCI-E slots (x4, x8, x16), offering installation flexibility. · IEEE 1284 Protocol Compliance: Supports standard parallel port protocols including SPP, PS/2, EPP, and ECP modes for versatile device communication. · High-Speed I/O Controller: Equipped with a 16C550C compatible UART chip, providing efficient and stable data transmission. · 32-bit Bus Design: Conforms to PCI 2.1 specification enabling broad system compatibility and reliable data throughput. · Plug-and-Play Setup: No jumper switches needed, simplifying installation and configuration via software. · Built-in 16 Byte FIFO Buffer: Enhances data buffering for improved communication performance. · Compact Dimensions: Measures approximately 12 x 6 x 7.8 cm (4.7 x 2.4 x 3.1 inches), fitting easily into most desktop systems without occupying excessive space. Specifications: · Interface: PCI Express x1 to parallel port (25-pin female D-sub) · Compliance: PCI-Express Revision 1.1; PCI 2.1 Bus Specification · Protocols Supported: IEEE 1284 SPP, PS/2, EPP, ECP · Operating Systems Supported: Windows 95/98/98SE/NT4.0/2000/ME/XP/Vista/7/8 (32 & 64-bit), Linux, DOS, OS X 10.5+ · IRQ and I/O Address: Assigned automatically by BIOS · Main Chipset: 9805 Chip · Size: Approx. 12 x 6 x 7.8 cm (4.7 x 2.4 x 3.1 in) Package Includes: · 1 x PCI Express Single Parallel Port Card · 1 x Cover Board This PCI Express Single Parallel Port Card provides an effective solution to expand parallel port connectivity on modern computers, supporting a diverse range of parallel devices with stable performance and easy installation. Ideal for upgrading legacy device compatibility and ensuring continued use of important parallel interface peripherals.