Hey DJV,
If you haven't ordered it already have a look at these threads:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...light=parallel
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...light=parallel
It might be worth spending a bit of time on the search function on IIS to see if anyone has used the device you plan to use. I've been caught with a USB parallel adapter that wouldn't work with the ToUcam / K3ccdtools. But I know the PCMCIA card I bought works!
If you have other uses for it and are prepared to take the risk, go for it, otherwise, try to find one that someone can confirm works.
Al.