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StarTech.com 1 Port PCI Express Low Profile Parallel Adapter Card - SPP/EPP/ECP Parallel Card (PEX1PLP)

Name: StarTech.com 1 Port PCI Express Low Profile Parallel Adapter Card - SPP/EPP/ECP Parallel Card (PEX1PLP)
Brand: StarTech.com
SKU: B004G7O2AC

Bottom line: The StarTech.com 1 Port PCI Express Low Profile Parallel Adapter Card: Native Oxford OXPCIe952 single-chip design, no PCIe-to-PCI bridge latency; main trade-off: single DB25 port only, no second parallel or serial header.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Native Oxford OXPCIe952 single-chip design, no PCIe-to-PCI bridge latency
✓ Supports all three modes: SPP, EPP and ECP over one DB25 port
✓ Low-profile bracket fits 1U/2U and slim-tower cases
✓ Runs in any PCIe x1 slot, so modern boards without legacy PCI still work

Cons

✗ Single DB25 port only, no second parallel or serial header
✗ Low-profile card, full-height bracket may not be included
✗ Parallel cable not bundled, DB25 male-to-male sold separately
✗ Oxford chipset drivers can lag on newest Windows builds

Manufacturer description

The PEX1PLP PCIe Parallel Adapter card can be installed in a PCI Express (PCIe) x1 slot, allowing you to connect EPP/ECP parallel peripherals to any computer, while relying on a native, single-chip design (Oxford OXPCIe952) that harnesses the capability of true PCI Express - ensuring maximum performance and reliability.This high performance SPP/EPP/ECP parallel card adds 1 DB25 parallel port, perfect for connecting printers, scanners, CD-R/RW drives, memory card readers, bar code scanners and more. With the added convenience of plug-and-play capability, installing the parallel adapter card…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Add an SPP/EPP/ECP Parallel port using a low-profile PCI Express expansion slot
PCIe Parallel Card
IEEE 1284 Card
Parallel Adapter
PCI Express Parallel Card

Full Specifications

Brand	StarTech.com
Style	PEX1PLP
Style Name	PEX1PLP
Model Number	PEX1PLP
Built-In Media	StarTech.com 1 Port PCI Express Low Profile Parallel Adapter Card - SPP/EPP/ECP (PEX1PLP)
Mfr Part Number	PEX1PLP
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Compatible Devices	Printer
Hardware Interface	PCI
Warranty Description	2 year warranty
Global Trade Identification Number	00065030840873, 05054629229682
EU Spare Part Availability Duration	2 years

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