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High-Speed Parallel Port PCI Printer I/O Card
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High-Speed Parallel Port PCI Printer I/O Card

Bottom line: The AllAboutAdapters High-Speed Parallel Port PCI Printer I/O 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

  • ✓ Easy plug and play installation, automatically selecting IRQ and I/O address.
  • ✓ Backed by AllAboutAdapters'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

Manufacturer description

High-Speed Parallel Port PCI Printer I/O CardThis PCI Parallel Port card is 3X faster than the comparable ISA bus card or the built-in parallel port of the motherboard. This adapter card is one of the few models in the market for industrial and professional use.Multiple Parallel Port ExpansionUsers can install as many of these PCI parallel port adapter cards as needed in one PC for providing multiple parallel ports for multiple device connection.Multiple units of this parallel port adapter card can co-exist in one PC, a nice feature for print servers, data centers and work stations.Multiple…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored AllAboutAdapters High-Speed Parallel Port PCI Printer I/O Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. AllAboutAdapters'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

  • Easy plug and play installation, automatically selecting IRQ and I/O address.
  • Provides LPT port for connection with legacy device such as printer, scanner, etc.
  • Supports multiple parallel port card installation in the same PC, great feature for workstations, data centers and print servers.
  • Supports Re-mapping for use with legacy parallel port devices like zip drives, tape drives, etc.
  • Fully compatible with SPP, EPP and ECP modes.
  • Supports PCI IRQ sharing to saves valuable system resources for other I/O expansion cards.

Full Specifications

BrandAllAboutAdapters
StyleClassic
Style NameClassic
Model NumberIO-Card
CompatibilityPC
Mfr Part NumberIO-Card
Number of Items1
Hardware InterfacePCI

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