Product DescriptionGet more out of your parallel peripherals! StarTech.com's PCI1PECP helps your old parallel devices perform like never before!This high performance EPP/ECP parallel card adds one IEEE 1284 port to your PC, with data transfer speeds of up to 1.5 Mbits/sec - up to 3 times faster than built-in parallel portsInstallation is a breeze with support for Windows 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. Backed by StarTech.com's lifetime warranty and free lifetime tech support.
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Rating: - Works well, easy install
I initially was going to purchase the "value" version of this card (same manufac, but a few bucks cheaper) but read on the Dell boards that the value card will not work with the Dell Vostro line. So, bought this version since I was using it with a Dell (right now an XPS, but will be moving the card in a few months to my Vostro 410).
Very easy install -- just pop it into an open slot, power up, and the new hardward wizard came up. The CD has 2 drivers for XP -- not sure of the difference ... Read More
Rating: - So far, so good
This item appears to be the `premium' version of another item that already had Amazon reviews, mainly positive. I chose this item in part because it put the order over the free shipping threshold.
A reviewer of the other item claimed that Windows instantly recognized the device with no need to install the provided drivers.
He also indicated that it might not work with older parallel devices whose drivers couldn't handle `virtual ports.' So it was with some hesitation that I made ... Read More
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- Works well, easy install
- So far, so good