StarTech PEX1P2 PCIe 2.0 x1 Parallel DB25 LPT Adapter Card

• Connect legacy DB25 printers to modern PCIe desktops
• Add LPT connectivity to engineering workstations
• Interface compatible PLC equipment with desktop systems
• Maintain parallel plotters in design departments
• Connect legacy scanners requiring an LPT interface
• Support POS terminals using parallel communications
• Integrate scientific equipment with compatible PCs
• Support factory automation control equipment
• Connect compatible oscilloscopes to PCIe desktops
• Extend service life of legacy parallel peripherals
• Deploy LPT connectivity in compact desktop chassis
• Standardize parallel expansion across replacement PCs

• PCIe 2.0 x1 interface Adds dedicated LPT connectivity
• One DB25 parallel port Connects legacy peripherals
• Up to 2.5 Mbps Supports practical parallel data transfer
• ASIX AX99100 chipset Provides dedicated port control
• SPP mode support Supports standard printer operation
• Byte mode support Enables compatible parallel transfers
• Nibble mode support Supports compatible legacy devices
• ECP mode support Enables enhanced parallel communication
• IEEE 1284 compliant Supports established parallel standards
• Low-profile bracket included Fits compact desktop systems
• Full-profile bracket included Supports standard desktop cases
• PCIe 1.1 backward compatibility Broadens host-slot deployment
• Windows and Linux support Fits mixed IT environments
• Industrial peripheral support Extends legacy equipment life
• 2-year warranty Supports planned enterprise procurement

• Brand: StarTech.com
• Model: PEX1P2
• MPN: PEX1P2
• Product Type: PCIe Parallel Port Adapter Card
• Host Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x1
• Bus Type: PCI Express
• Port Count: 1
• External Connector: DB25 Female
• Port Function: Parallel / LPT
• Parallel Standard: IEEE 1284
• Parallel Modes: SPP, Byte, Nibble, ECP
• Maximum Data Rate: 2.5 Mbps
• Chipset: ASIX AX99100
• Card Type: Internal Expansion Card
• Form Factor: Low Profile / Half Height
• Full-Profile Bracket: Included
• Low-Profile Bracket: Included
• PCIe Slot Compatibility: PCIe x1 and higher
• Operating System: Windows, Linux
• Windows Compatibility: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
• Server OS Support: Supported Windows Server versions
• Linux Support: Linux LTS versions
• Card Length: 120 mm
• Card Height: 73 mm
• Card Width: 18.5 mm
• Product Weight: 45 g
• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 50°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C
• Operating Humidity: 40%–80% RH
• MTBF: 958,000 hours
• Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, RCM
• Warranty: 2 Years
• Primary Application: Legacy Parallel Device Connectivity
• Compatible Devices: Printers, Plotters, Scanners, PLCs, POS and Specialized Equipment
• Installation: Internal PCIe Slot
• Power Source: PCI Express Bus Powered
• Deployment Type: Desktop / Workstation
• Compatibility: PC with available PCIe slot
• Product Family: StarTech.com PCIe Interface Cards
• Package Type: Retail / Individual Adapter Card
• Target Environment: Business, Engineering and Industrial IT
• Legacy Interface: Parallel LPT / DB25
• Current Interface: PCI Express
• Security Function: No Dedicated Security Feature
• Scalability: Adds Parallel I/O Without Motherboard Replacement
• Procurement Position: Single-Port PCIe Parallel Expansion Solution

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Modern PCIe-to-LPT expansion — Adds a legacy parallel interface without requiring a motherboard with an integrated LPT port.
• Supports specialized legacy equipment — Useful where printers, PLCs, POS terminals, plotters, scanners or laboratory equipment still depend on parallel connectivity.
• Flexible chassis installation — Full-profile and low-profile brackets let IT teams deploy the same card across different desktop chassis configurations.
• Established parallel protocols — SPP, Byte, Nibble and ECP modes provide broader interoperability with compatible legacy peripherals.
• Practical mixed-OS deployment — Windows and Linux LTS compatibility supports organizations operating diverse desktop or engineering environments.
• Avoids unnecessary equipment replacement — Extending the usable life of parallel-dependent equipment can reduce migration and replacement costs.
• Compact expansion footprint — The 120 mm card length and low-profile installation option suit space-conscious desktop deployments.