Parallel Port (Mac OS 9)?

I am putting together an electronic circuit for controlling a stepper motor. The board includes an option for a parallel port as typically found on older PCs.
Is there a product available that would give me a parallel port on my G4 tower that I could then program? I am familiar with writing Firewire and older serial port drivers and feel comfortable writing code. All I need is the hardware and an associated software library for accessing the port.
Please note that I am using Mac OS 9.2.2. I have no tools or desire to write for X.
Gary

Hi Gary, look for an old USB to Parallel adapter that's Mac compatible.
Here's one...
http://www.antarespro.com/890523-item-LINK_DEPOT-USB-DB25--899744001363-USB-DB25+DataTransfer.aspx?sgd=330d319d318d313d316

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