---
product_id: 159623308
title: "PCI to DB25 LPT Parallel Port Expansion Card with Low Profile Bracket, PCI Parallel Port Converter Adapter Controller for Desktop PC Printer"
brand: "godshark"
price: "280 kr"
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reviews_count: 9
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# PCI to DB25 parallel interface WCH CH351Q chipset power Optimized for legacy printer support PCI to DB25 LPT Parallel Port Expansion Card with Low Profile Bracket, PCI Parallel Port Converter Adapter Controller for Desktop PC Printer

**Brand:** godshark
**Price:** 280 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖥️ Upgrade your desktop with vintage power — don’t let your legacy gear gather dust!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** PCI to DB25 LPT Parallel Port Expansion Card with Low Profile Bracket, PCI Parallel Port Converter Adapter Controller for Desktop PC Printer by godshark
- **How much does it cost?** 280 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/159623308-pci-to-db25-lpt-parallel-port-expansion-card-with-low)

## Best For

- godshark enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted godshark brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Robust WCH CH351Q Chipset:** Experience reliable and stable data transfer powered by the trusted WCH CH351Q controller.
- • **Flexible Low Profile Bracket:** Fits perfectly in both standard and slim desktop towers for versatile installation.
- • **Plug-and-Play with Windows XP to 8:** Smooth driver support ensures quick setup on legacy Windows systems—no fuss, just print.
- • **Precision Control for Mach 3 Users:** Delivers a solid 5V output, ideal for CNC and specialized parallel port applications.
- • **Seamless Legacy Printer Integration:** Effortlessly connect your classic printers with PCI to DB25 parallel port compatibility.

## Overview

The GODSHARK PCI to DB25 LPT Parallel Port Expansion Card is a specialized PCI interface adapter featuring the WCH CH351Q chipset, designed to add a parallel port to desktop PCs. It supports Windows XP, 7, and 8, making it ideal for connecting legacy printers and CNC machines requiring stable 5V parallel port output. Its low profile bracket ensures compatibility with various desktop form factors, delivering reliable performance for professional environments still reliant on parallel port devices.

## Description

Interface type: PCI to 25 port parallel port, PCI to DB25.Chip: WCH CH351Q chip.If you connect to the printer and install the drive, you need to set the printer's port and the card to be consistent. The port of the card can be seen in device manager.Generally used for printers, other equipment that needs to be addressed does not apply and is not suitable for encrypted dogs.Driver support for WIN XP, WIN7, WIN8.

Review: Works With Mach 3 - This card goes in easy, has the slim line and full size plates for different 'tower’ sizes and there is a driver disk. As others have stated, you’ll need to go into your hardware settings and find the IO address. Once you’ve got that added into your #1 port address block, you’re good to go. This card puts out a solid 5v so no issues there. I used a recent .XML file to transfer my settings to the ‘new’ computer I purchased, used a multi meter to test my output signals (that’s how I know it’s definitely 5v) to be sure Mach 3 is talking to the parallel port card correctly. I then took it out to my burn table and plugged it in. It worked straight away, which never happens!! If you’re looking for a parallel port card to use with Mach 3 and your 32bit operating system (I’m using Windows 7 pro), this is it.
Review: Linux support is terrible/non existant - ***EDITED: After I calmed down. The item description doesn't say linux support, so it's very unfair to give it a bad rating. But if any buyer is hoping it does support linux, be aware it does not*** I was hoping this card would work to add a parallel port to a slightly newer PC that I would like to upgrade my linux cnc machine with. I knew I was taking a chance on driver/support. The driver CD contains linux drivers. There are many subfolders to hunt through, but if you look at the PCI card...the main chip says CH351Q. In the folder Driver/WCH/ I see a subfolder for CH35XDRV. Seems promising. In that folder you see DRV_1PA, DRV_1PB, DRV_2S1P..etc.,.... So guessing it's either DRV_1PA or 1PB (seem like they might refer to 1 parallel port). ...you keep going down the rabbit hole and eventually get to Driver/WCH/CH35XDRV/DRV_1PA/LINUX/driver. Now I see...source code. OK. I have to build it myself. Fine. There is a Makefile. Problem #1, Makefile only supports up to kernel version 3.x. I hack the Makefile to get it to build for my 4.x kernel. Then there are compile errors because something in the tty mutex mechanism has changed in the later kernels. Any mutex_lock/unlock of termios_mutex needs to be changed to down_write/up_write of termios_rwsem. This works, and the code now builds and make objects. Yeah! Do a make install and modprobe wch to load the driver. After all that...now I have 2 serial ports showing up off the PCI BUS!!!! The card has 2 locations for headers that are probably capable of being serial ports (unpopulated)...but that's not what I bought the stinking thing for! So for all my trouble, I have now 2 serial ports in my PC, which I don't want and can't use. *sigh*. It seems like almost everything is there...if they just had the driver support the parallel port I'd be all set. As it stands...I might as well throw it in the trash. I'll have to try another one from a different vendor and see if I have better luck.

## Features

- Interface type: PCI to 25 port parallel port, PCI to DB25.
- Chip: WCH CH351Q chip.
- If you connect to the printer and install the drive, you need to set the printer's port and the card to be consistent. The port of the card can be seen in device manager.
- Generally used for printers, other equipment that needs to be addressed is not applicable and is not suitable for encrypted dogs
- Driver supports for Win XP, Win7, Win8. Don't support win10 operation system.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07S29TN1Z |
| Best Sellers Rank | #8 in Parallel Port Cards |
| Brand | GODSHARK |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (74) |
| Date First Available | May 16, 2019 |
| Item Weight | 2.89 ounces |
| Item model number | 8541587260 |
| Manufacturer | GODSHARK |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Package Dimensions | 5.71 x 5.16 x 1.1 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** GODSHARK
- **Compatible Devices:** Printer
- **Hardware Interface:** PCI
- **Item Weight:** 0.08 Kilograms
- **Style:** Classic

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works With Mach 3
*by W***D on September 17, 2021*

This card goes in easy, has the slim line and full size plates for different 'tower’ sizes and there is a driver disk. As others have stated, you’ll need to go into your hardware settings and find the IO address. Once you’ve got that added into your #1 port address block, you’re good to go. This card puts out a solid 5v so no issues there. I used a recent .XML file to transfer my settings to the ‘new’ computer I purchased, used a multi meter to test my output signals (that’s how I know it’s definitely 5v) to be sure Mach 3 is talking to the parallel port card correctly. I then took it out to my burn table and plugged it in. It worked straight away, which never happens!! If you’re looking for a parallel port card to use with Mach 3 and your 32bit operating system (I’m using Windows 7 pro), this is it.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Linux support is terrible/non existant
*by A***R on May 19, 2020*

***EDITED: After I calmed down. The item description doesn't say linux support, so it's very unfair to give it a bad rating. But if any buyer is hoping it does support linux, be aware it does not*** I was hoping this card would work to add a parallel port to a slightly newer PC that I would like to upgrade my linux cnc machine with. I knew I was taking a chance on driver/support. The driver CD contains linux drivers. There are many subfolders to hunt through, but if you look at the PCI card...the main chip says CH351Q. In the folder Driver/WCH/ I see a subfolder for CH35XDRV. Seems promising. In that folder you see DRV_1PA, DRV_1PB, DRV_2S1P..etc.,.... So guessing it's either DRV_1PA or 1PB (seem like they might refer to 1 parallel port). ...you keep going down the rabbit hole and eventually get to Driver/WCH/CH35XDRV/DRV_1PA/LINUX/driver. Now I see...source code. OK. I have to build it myself. Fine. There is a Makefile. Problem #1, Makefile only supports up to kernel version 3.x. I hack the Makefile to get it to build for my 4.x kernel. Then there are compile errors because something in the tty mutex mechanism has changed in the later kernels. Any mutex_lock/unlock of termios_mutex needs to be changed to down_write/up_write of termios_rwsem. This works, and the code now builds and make objects. Yeah! Do a make install and modprobe wch to load the driver. After all that...now I have 2 serial ports showing up off the PCI BUS!!!! The card has 2 locations for headers that are probably capable of being serial ports (unpopulated)...but that's not what I bought the stinking thing for! So for all my trouble, I have now 2 serial ports in my PC, which I don't want and can't use. *sigh*. It seems like almost everything is there...if they just had the driver support the parallel port I'd be all set. As it stands...I might as well throw it in the trash. I'll have to try another one from a different vendor and see if I have better luck.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great after you figure out how to load drivers. Too bad that there isn't any direction there.
*by R***E on June 9, 2020*

After reading the reviews I was expecting to have a challenge installing the drivers on my old XP box that drives my CNC on parallel ports using Mach3. You have a clue in that you have a parallel card and you know the name of the driver chipset but I can see how this would make many people give up. However, I was lucky and was able to get the install to complete after 3 or so tries and 15 minutes of fussing around. The IO address isn't the 'standard' and I had to change the assigned port from LPT3 to LPT2 (this is the second parallel card in the box) and after using the IO address assigned (non standard) in the Mach3 setup, it recognized the card and my DIY MPG pendant worked. I can confirm that this card works as a second parallel port on a XP box running XP SP3. I looked at the name of the driver that got installed (Device Manager) but it's just parport.sys so no help there. You'll just need to launch the installer on the CD and start guessing. Note that (I think) TWO drivers get installed, the parallel driver and a multi-function IO driver. After you install look at Device Manager and make sure you've cleared all the '!' instances.

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