This manual is the user manual for the SUNIX Universal PCI Parallel Communication Board. It introduces the features and characteristics of the product and its usage.
This manual describes the Sunix Universal PCI Parallel Communication Board, a PCI/PCI‑X card that adds IEEE‑1284 parallel ports to a PC. It details hardware installation, driver setup for Windows, Linux, and DOS, and port configuration options.
The board supports auto‑switching among SPP, ECP, EPP, and BPP modes, offers up to two DB25 female ports, and includes ESD protection. Technical specifications, troubleshooting tips, and contact information are also provided.
| Interface | IEEE‑1284 |
|---|---|
| Mode | SPP/ECP/EPP/BPP (Auto‑switching) |
| Controller | SUNIX SUN1989 |
| Bus | Universal PCI 64/32‑bit, Spec.Ver3.0/2.3/2.2/2.1 |
| IRQ | Assigned by system |
| Maximum Data Speed | 1.8 MB/s |
| FIFO | 16 byte hardware |
| Number of Ports | 1 or 2‑port |
| Connector | DB25 female |
| ESD Protection | +2 kV per signal (HBM) |
It can be configured with either one or two parallel ports.
The maximum data speed is 1.8 MB/s.
Each signal line is protected with +2 kV ESD protection (Human Body Model).