This pcie parallel controller card installs into an available pci express x1 slot in your computer and enables you to add db25 parallel communication port to your system. Adds a parallel port to your desktop computer the controller card features an asix ax99100 chip and enables you to connect a db25 device to your desktop computer. The parallel port port is ideal for connecting printers, scanners, plotters, point of sale terminals, plcs, scientific sensors, medical equipment or oscilloscopes. The card can also be used in factories, to control or automate equipment. The parallel lpt port supports spp byte nibble ecp modes and is compatible with pci power management 1.2 and ieee 1284 for speeds up to 2.5mbps. Wide installation compatibility this add on card includes both full profile and low profile installation brackets full profile bracket pre installed ensuring you can install it into either a full or low profile pcie 2.0 x1 slot backward compatible with pcie 1.1. For wide platform support the card is compatible with windows xp or higher, windows server 2003 or higher, and linux 2.6.x or higher. Pex1p2 is backed by a startech.com 2 year warranty with free 24 5 multi lingual north american based technical support. Startech.com has been the it professionals' choice for over 30 years.