StarTech.com PCI1P2 User manual

PCI Parallel Adapter Card
1-Port PCI to Parallel Adapter
Card
PCI1P2
Instruction Manual
Manual Revision:12/03/2010
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device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents..................................................................... 1
System Requirements ................................................................. 1
Installation....................................................................... 2
Hardware Installation................................................................... 2
Driver Installation......................................................................... 2
Specifications.................................................................. 4
Technical Support........................................................... 5
Warranty Information...................................................... 5

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Introduction
The PCI1P2 1-Port Parallel PCI Card adds one ECP/EPP/SPP/BPP
IEEE 1284 port to your PC, with support for data transfer speeds of up
to 1.8Mbps.
This versatile card offers compatibility with PCI or PCI-X expansion
slots (3.3/5V, 32/64-bit), as well as a simple plug and play installation
with support and drivers for a broad range of operating systems
including Windows®7, Server 2008 R2, XP Embedded, DOS®,
Linux®and more. The PCI Parallel card also features IRQ sharing and
hot swapping capabilities, which guarantee convenient, hassle-free
connections to any parallel peripheral.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x PCI Parallel Card
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• PCI enabled computer system with available Full Height PCI slot
• Microsoft®Windows®2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7
(32/64-bit), or Windows XP Embedded/POS Ready 2009/Embedded
System 2009, or Linux®

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Installation
WARNING! PCI cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely
damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded
before opening your computer case or touching your PCI card.
StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when
installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable,
discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large
grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several
seconds. Also be careful to handle the PCI card by its edges and not
the gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
1. Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the
computer (i.e. Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power
cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer
and disconnect all peripheral devices.
2. Remove the cover from the computer case. Refer to documentation
for your computer system for details.
3. Locate an open PCI or PCI-X slot and remove the metal cover plate
on the rear of the computer case.
4. Insert the card into the open PCI or PCI-X slot and fasten the card’s
bracket to the rear of the case.
5. Place the cover back onto the computer case.
6. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and
reconnect all other connectors removed in Step 1.
Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
1. When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen,
insert the Driver CD into your CD/DVD drive. If you are prompted
to connect to Windows Update, please select the “No, not this time”
option and click Next.
2. Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)” and

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then click the Next button.
3. Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has
completed, click the Finish button.
Windows Vista/7/Server 2008 R2
1. When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen,
click on the “Locate and install drivers software (recommended)”
option. If prompted to search online, select the “Don’t search online”
option.
2. When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that
came with the card, into your CD/DVD drive and Windows will
automatically proceed to search the CD.
3. If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this
driver software anyway” option to proceed.
4. Once the driver is installed, click the Close button.

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Specications
Host Interface PCI revision 3.0
(33Hz, 3.3V/5V)
Form Factor Full Profile
Chipset ID Sunix SUN1989
External Connectors 1 x DB25 female
Supported Standards IEEE 1284-1994
Supported Protocols ECP, EPP, SPP, BPP
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 1.8 Mbps
FIFO Buffer 16 Byte
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 60°C (32°F ~ 140°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 85°C (-4°F ~ 185°F)
Humidity 5% ~ 95% RH
Dimensions 121.0mm x 61.0mm x 13.0mm
Weight 70g
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/
Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-
bit), Windows XP Embedded/
POS Ready 2009/Embedded
System 2009, Linux

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our
commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need
help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our
comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in
materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial
date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for
repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The
warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not
warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse,
abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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