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PCIE-PA1 1-Port PCI Express Parallel Card for Printers, IEEE 1284 Standard DB25 LPT PCIE Parallel Port, Supports IEEE 1284 SPP, Nibble, Byte and ECP Mode, PCIE DB25 Parallel Port Card
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LinksTek PCIE-PA1 1-Port PCI Express Parallel Card for Printers

Bottom line: The LinksTek PCIE-PA1 1-Port PCI Express Parallel Card for Printers is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the expansion cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored LinksTek PCIE-PA1 1-Port PCI Express Parallel Card for Printers using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. LinksTek's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for expansion cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • 1. PCIE-PA1 will provide single DB25-Pin parallel port on desktop PCs and industrial device. Allow users full use old type parallel port peripherals device such as printers, scanners, CD-ROM drives, memory card readers, bar code scanners and more parallel port device.
  • 2. Fully support IEEE 1284 protocol. Supports ECP (enhanced capability port), EPP (enhanced parallel port), SPP (standard parallel port), Nibble, Byte mode will work on most of parallel port peripherals device.
  • 3. Selected by ASIX AX99100 PCIE to parallel host controller. Provide 2.5Mbps max communication speed. Will compatible with most of Intel, AMD and ARM platform hardware on Windows OS and Linux kernel system.
  • 4. System Requirements: Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, Vista, XP (32/64), Windows Server 2003, 2003R2, 2008, 2008R2, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022. Linux Kernel, 2.6.x, 3.x, 4.x, 5.x.
  • 5. Comply with PCIE specification revision 2.0, works on PCIE 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0. PCIE X1 interface compatible with PCIE X1, X2, X4, X8, X16 slot. Comes with full height bracket and low-profile bracket and full height bracket will work on standard size PCs and slim PCs.
  • 6. ATTENTION: 1. Must make sure PCs have one empty PCIE slot. 2. Please use screwdriver changes to low profile bracket if using slim PCs. 3. Please refer user manual install correct driver from Mini-CD on PCs system.

Full Specifications

BrandLinksTek
StyleClassic
Style NameClassic
Unit Count1.0 Count
Model NumberPCIE-PA1
CompatibilityLinux
Item Type Name1-Port PCIE Parallel LPT Card
Mfr Part NumberPCIE-PA1
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Hardware InterfacePCIE x 1
Warranty DescriptionLimited Parts Warranty.
Full listing titlePCIE-PA1 1-Port PCI Express Parallel Card for Printers, IEEE 1284 Standard DB25 LPT PCIE Parallel Port, Supports IEEE 1284 SPP, Nibble, Byte and ECP Mode, PCIE DB25 Parallel Port Card

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PCIE-PA1 1-Port PCI Express Parallel Card for Printers, IEEE 1284 Standard DB25 LPT PCIE Parallel Port, Supports IEEE 1284 SPP, Nibble, Byte and ECP Mode, PCIE DB25 Parallel Port Card is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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