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DB25 Parallel PCIe Card, PCI Express to Parallel DB25 Adapter Card Compatible with IEEE 1284 SPP/Byte ECP Mode, PCI Parallel Expansion Converter Controller for Printers Scanners POS Label Machines
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ASHATA DB25 Parallel PCIe Card

Bottom line: The ASHATA DB25 Parallel PCIe Card 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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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by ASHATA's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ASHATA DB25 Parallel PCIe Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. ASHATA'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

  • IEEE 1284: PCI Express x1 to parallel port expansion card is IEEE 1284 compliant, with high performance and long life.
  • Characteristics: Single channel (X1) PCI Express endpoint controller with integrated PHY. Compliant with PCI Express 2.0 Gen 1. Compliant with the PCI Express card specification. Compliant with PCI Power Management 1.2.
  • Interface: PCI Express x1 interface (also for PCI‑E x1, x4, x8, x16 slots). Compatible with IEEE 1284 SPP/Byte ECP mode. Supports ASPM power management. For MSI interrupt support.
  • Application Areas: suitable for label machines (thermal) and other models; parallel printers, such as tax control needle printers; POS machines (thermal, needle punching) and other small ticket machines; scanners, programmers, access control systems and industrial control fields.
  • Operating System: Support for Windows XP, for 2003 Server, for Vista, for Win7, for Win8, for Win10, for Linux Kernel2.6.15 and above.

Full Specifications

BrandASHATA
StyleClassic
IEEE 1284PCI Express x1 to parallel port expansion card is IEEE 1284 compliant, with high performance and long life.
Style NameClassic
Model NumberASHATA9e6bhc71mt554
CompatibilityLinux
Mfr Part NumberASHATA9e6bhc71mt554
Number of Items1
Compatible DevicesPrinters, Scanners, POS Machines, Label Machines
Hardware InterfaceExpress Card, PCI, PCI Express x1
Full listing titleDB25 Parallel PCIe Card, PCI Express to Parallel DB25 Adapter Card Compatible with IEEE 1284 SPP/Byte ECP Mode, PCI Parallel Expansion Converter Controller for Printers Scanners POS Label Machines

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