Parallel Card EXSYS 2P PCI-Express EPP/ECP

The Parallel Card EXSYS 2P PCI-Express EPP/ECP is a reliable I/O adapter designed to enhance your computer system's parallel communication capabilities. Equipped with a PCIe host interface and featuring two EPP/ECP parallel ports driven by a Moschip chip-set, this expansion card provides stable wired connectivity for legacy hardware and specialized peripherals. Built with compact dimensions of 70 mm in width and 66 mm in depth, and weighing just 150 grams, it integrates easily into various system builds while delivering consistent performance across an operating temperature range of 0 to 55 °C.

Advantages

This parallel card offers a seamless way to add necessary legacy ports to modern motherboards that lack built-in parallel connections. The inclusion of two EPP/ECP ports ensures compatibility with high-speed bi-directional data transfer requirements needed by specific industrial devices, older printers, and programming tools. Thanks to its standard PCIe interface, installation is straightforward in compatible desktop systems. Furthermore, the WHQL certification guarantees driver stability and smooth integration with supported operating systems.

Suitable for

• Connecting older parallel printers and plotters to modern computer systems
• Interfacing with industrial machinery and CNC equipment requiring parallel control
• Using legacy programming hardware, scanners, and scientific instruments
• Upgrading desktop computers that lack native parallel ports

When it may not be suitable

This expansion card is not suitable for laptops or systems that lack available PCI-Express slots. It is also unnecessary for users who only rely on modern USB or network-connected peripherals without any requirement for legacy parallel communication.

Key specifications

• Host interface: PCIe
• I/O ports: 2 x EPP/ECP
• Chipset: Moschip
• Operating temperature range: 0 to 55 °C
• Operating humidity range: 5 to 95%
• Dimensions: 70 mm width, 66 mm depth
• Weight: 150 g

How to use

To use the parallel card, power down your computer, unplug it from the electrical outlet, and open the system case. Insert the card firmly into an available PCI-Express slot and secure the bracket to the computer chassis. Close the case, reconnect the power, and turn on the system. Install the required drivers if necessary, and then connect your parallel peripheral cables directly to the ports on the card.

What to consider before purchase

• Verify that your computer motherboard has an available PCI-Express slot
• Check that your operating system is compatible with the card and its chipset
• Confirm that your external devices require a standard EPP/ECP parallel connection

Usage recommendations

Ensure the computer is completely powered off and disconnected from the mains before installing or removing the PCI-Express parallel card, and handle the component by its edges to prevent static discharge damage.