StarTech.com 1 Port PCI Parallel Adapter Card PCI1PECP

I needed to install a software application in Win7 32-bit which is protected by a printer port dongle. My motherboard (MSI P55GD65) does not even have a pin header so I came across this PCI1PECP card. I was initially reluctant as no mention was made of Win7 support (here or at the StarTech site). My system recognized the card but I needed to manually install the drivers which were on the supplied CD (it had versions for Win7 32-64, Vista 32-64 and earlier). The port defaulted to LPT3 which can be renamed. Installation with a restart took under 10 minutes. Software & port lock all happy now and running fine (your mileage may vary depending on application/dongle type). For me it was worth a gamble considering that the USB port lock offered by the software vendor was going for $250. I previously tried a USB/Parallel cable adapter with no luck. This card did the trick.

I built a nice computer system and installed Win 7 64bit to take advantage of more memory. I have an older HP Laserjet that works just fine for our printing needs in our small office however, it uses a parallel print cable and does not have a USB port. I first tried a USB to parallel conversion cable but even after downloading and installing new 64bit drivers, I could not get Win 7 to recognize the printer. I installed the parallel adapter card and the printer was recognized, installed and prints perfectly.

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Product Description This high performance PCI based EPP/ECP parallel adapter card can be installed in a computer PCI slot to add one IEEE 1284 parallel port to your PC. A cost-effective way to connect parallel devices to the computer, with data transfer speeds of up to 1.5 Mbps (up to 3 times faster than on-board parallel ports). The adapter card supports EPP, ECP, SPP and BPP parallel communications, and is simple to install in virtually any PC. The card supports Windows Vista, XP, ME, 2000, 98, 95, NT4, DOS and Linux, plus IRQ sharing and plug and play capabilities guarantee convenient, hassle-free connections to any parallel peripheral. A complete dual profile solution, the PCI parallel adapter card provides both standard bracket and low profile/half-height brackets for adapting to slimline or small form factor system applications. Backed by a StarTech.com Lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Product Features
• Standard and low profile bracket included allowing install into almost any system
• Up to 3 times faster than legacy ISA or on-board parallel ports providing fast and reliable parallel communication
• Supports SPP, EPP, ECP and BPP communication modes for maximum compatibility with your parallel peripherals
• Supports EPP, ECP, SPP and BPP
• Standard and low profile bracket included
• Data transfer rates of up to 1.5 Mbps
• Easy plug and play installation
• IRQ sharing eliminates conflicts between multiple cards

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