Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] How many LPT ports from a PCI slot?

> How many parallel ports can be accessed from one PCI slot? I have
> seen 2 parallel ports on one card, but can you get 3? I'm
> wondering if I could somehow get one of those all-in-one PC's with
> a single PCI slot, to work with IndexerLPT, which will need 3
> parallel ports. Actually making/obtaining the card is another
> issue....

Short answer: NONE

PCI parallel ports are not real parallel ports. They require special
software support and so you have to check with your control program
vendor to see if the specific board you wish to use is supported.

Chris

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