Need Help!- ExpressCard Parallel Port for notebooks?

[jeffmorris]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16839150024

I know that the Probotix Stepper Motor/Driver Kit requires a computer with parallel port. My notebook computer doesn't have a parallel port and from reading messages on this forum, USB to Parallel Port adapters usually don't work. What about Parallel Port adapters that plug into ExpressCard slots similar to the one in the link above? Newegg has two more adapters but I think that the cheap one may not work. I know about Smooth Stepper board that plugs into USB port but it's not released yet.

[Gir]

Based on the one comment:

Pros: Typically excellent Newegg service (received in 1 day). Cons: This card does NOT look like a true parallel port (won't work with software protection dongles, programmers, etc.)

I'm gonna venture and say it won't work.

[xxgemini]

Hey after a lot of research I found this for my laptop. It is suposed to work great. I cant confirm yet because i dont have my cnc machine done yet. Buy others have used it.

http://www.buy.com/prod/startech-1-p...206229852.html

Mfg Part#: EC1PECP
Startech Computer Products
1 x 25-pin DB-25 Female Parallel

Hope this helps