About this product

The Sunix PAR4018A is a professional grade 2 port PCI parallel expansion card designed for stable connectivity with legacy and industrial peripherals. Built on the Sun1888 chipset, it supports SPP, BPP, ECP, and EPP modes, offers a 32 byte hardware FIFO, and is fully compatible with 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems for long term system integration.

Overview Summary

Description

The Sunix PAR4018A is engineered to extend the lifespan of mission critical parallel devices in modern computer systems. By providing two fully compliant parallel ports on a single PCI card, it enables seamless integration of legacy hardware without sacrificing system stability or performance.

Its Sun1888 chipset ensures dependable communication across multiple parallel modes, while the onboard 32 byte hardware FIFO enhances data throughput and minimizes system overhead. Designed to support both 32 bit and 64 bit environments, the card is well suited for industrial PCs, workstations, and servers that require consistent parallel connectivity.

Features

The Sunix PAR4018A delivers reliable parallel expansion with professional grade components.

• 2 x parallel ports supporting SPP, BPP, ECP, and EPP modes
• Sun1888 chipset for stable and efficient data transfer
• 32 byte hardware FIFO for improved performance
• Compatible with 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems
• Supports 3.5V and 5V PCI slots
• WHQL certified for driver stability and system compatibility
• Designed for industrial and legacy hardware environments

What's in the Box

• Sunix PAR4018A 2 port PCI parallel card
• Driver and documentation media or download instructions

Specifications

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Specifications and features
Product Code	AC-Si4018
Description
Product Description	2 portsIEEE1284 Parallel PCI Board
Controller	SUNIX SUN1888
Bus Interface	Universal PCI 64/32bit 3.3V/5V, PCI Ver 2.3/2.2/2.1
IRQ & IO	Assigned by System
PCB connector	DB25 Female & 2x13 Pin Header
Parallel Communication
Interface	IEEE1284
No. of Port	2-Port
Connector	DB25 Female
Mode	SPP/ECP/EPP/BPP(PS2)
Speed	Maximum 2.7MBps
FIFO	16 byte (Hardware)
Driver Support
Microsoft	3.1/95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista (32/64 bit)/Embedded Standard 7
Linux	Linux 2.4.x / 2.6.x
DOS	DOS
Regulatory Approvals
Hardware	EN55022 Class B, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, FCC Part 15 Class B, RoHS
Software	Microsoft WHQL Window XP
Environment
Operating Temperature	0 to 60 degreesC ( 32 to 140 degreesF )
Operating Humidity	5% to 95% RH
Storage Temperature	-20 to 85 degreesC ( -4 to 185 degreesF )
Connection Cable
Cable	Pin Header to DB9 Male & DB25 Female Connector Bracket Set
Dimension(Unit = mm)
PCB Dimension	120 x 64
Bracket	Standard 121

FAQ

What devices can be connected to the Sunix PAR4018A?

This card supports parallel printers, industrial controllers, scanners, automation equipment, and other legacy peripherals that use standard parallel interfaces.

Is the Sunix PAR4018A compatible with 64 bit operating systems?

Yes, the card is ready for 64 bit systems and is WHQL certified to ensure stable driver support.

How many expansion slots does this card require?

The Sunix PAR4018A requires two PCI slots due to its physical design.

Which parallel communication modes are supported?

The card supports SPP, BPP, ECP, and EPP modes for broad device compatibility.