EXSYS PCIe Card 2-Port Parallel EPP/ECP with Low Profile Bracket, ASIX Chipset (EX-46001)

This PCI Express x1 card adds two high-speed parallel ports to a desktop computer, supporting EPP/ECP modes for legacy printers, scanners, and industrial devices. It delivers reliable IEEE 1284 communication with data transfer rates up to 1.5 MB/s per port, driven by an ASIX AX99100 chipset.

Advantages

The card provides two independent DB25 female parallel ports with 256-byte FIFO buffers per port, ensuring smooth data flow even under heavy workloads. It includes a low-profile bracket for installation in slimline systems and is powered directly from the PCIe bus, eliminating external power adapters. Broad operating system support covers Windows 7/8/10/11 (32/64-bit), Windows Server, and Linux Kernel 2.6.x and later.

Suitable for

• Connecting legacy parallel printers, scanners, or CNC machines to modern PCs
• Industrial automation and test equipment requiring reliable parallel communication
• Systems with limited expansion slots needing dual parallel ports

Key specifications

• Host interface: PCI Express x1
• External ports: 2x DB25 female parallel
• Parallel port modes: SPP, PS/2, EPP, ECP (IEEE 1284 compatible)
• Chipset: ASIX AX99100
• Data transfer rate: up to 1.5 MB/s per port
• PCIe standard: PCI Express 1.1
• Form factor: standard profile with included low-profile bracket
• Power source: PCIe bus power
• FIFO buffer: 256-byte per port

Recommendations

Ideal for system integrators and technicians who need to maintain legacy parallel devices on modern hardware without sacrificing performance or reliability.