C2G (Cables To Go)
Cables To Go Lava 1-Port ISA Bi-Directional Parallel Card
Enhance your system's connectivity with the Cables To Go Lava 1-Port ISA Bi-Directional Parallel Card. Engineered for reliability, this card provides a single DB25 female parallel port, ideal for connecting legacy devices like printers and tape backups, especially in network print server setups. It supports full 8-bit bi-directional data transfer and can be configured as LPT 1 through LPT 3. With extensive operating system compatibility and a lifetime warranty, this card ensures enduring performance and broad peripheral support.
$86.99
Owner Satisfaction
3.9
/ 5
Category Rank
1035
/ 1154
#1035 in Computer Interface Cards & Adapters
Price vs Category Average
-85%
Below average
Interface Type
ISA
/ ISA
Who it's for
- Essential Legacy Support
- Bi-Directional Capability
- Dedicated I/O Address Control
Who should skip it
- Highly Obsolete Interface
- Complex Manual Configuration
- Severe Bandwidth Limitation
Key Specs
Interface Type
ISA
Connector Type
DB25 female parallel port
Number of Ports
1
Weight
0.200 lb
Compatibility
Wide range of operating systems (MS-DOS, Windows, Linux, etc.)
Warranty
Lifetime
Model Number
16642
Cooling Type
Passive
Features
- Adds a reliable parallel port
- Ideal for network print servers
- Supports bi-directional data transfer
- Configurable as LPT 1-3
- Wide OS compatibility
- Lifetime warranty included
What customers say
This specialized ISA parallel card is highly valued by users needing reliable bi-directional connectivity for legacy systems like industrial control or retro computing. When successfully integrated, customers praise its ability to restore essential functionality where modern alternatives fail, especially utilizing EPP/ECP modes for data transfer. However, setup presents a significant hurdle. Installation frequently involves frustrating manual configuration of IRQ and I/O addresses, which deters less technical users. While performance is excellent once configured, the steep technical learning curve means satisfaction is highest among proficient users who absolutely require this niche ISA connectivity.
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