Parallel connection The Windows platform support the parallel interface. The instructions given below are for Windows 98, but the procedure is similar on other Windows operating systems.
Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Printers. Select the Details tab. Click OK to save this setting.
For details of the settings and the program, see your computer manual. Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Control Panel. Right-click the System icon, and click Open in the menu that appears. Previous Next. Everyone: I just realized I have to head out.
Will see your reply ies tonight. Many thanks! How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. PeterFlynn4 Independent Advisor. Go into devices and printers, right click the printer then go to properties Andre for Directly Independent Advisor.
I'm here to help you with your problem. How is the printer currently connected to your computer, it is using a parallel or USB connection? Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP Potentially Unwanted Products. Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.
Hi Mulvenea. Except for the most ancient software or devices, when installing the full printer software it will open any needed ports. Rather than spending too much more time fiddling I'd simply Clean Install the printer which always works, lasts longer and actually saves time: 1 Power up the printer, if wired unplug it's USB cable from PC.
In Control Panel open Devices and Printers, right click printer to delete Printer and any scanner or fax of the same name. Restart PC. Now is also the time to check for any newer printer firmware to install which matters a lot. Follow the setup screens closely as you install the software.
For USB it should prompt when to plug in the printer. If you have further problems reply back with results of each step. Attach your USB to Parallel converter to your printer. Turn on the printer. Plug in the USB cable. So the old software that the poster is using that is hard-coded to use only LPT1 will work with this solution, right? You could also use these steps to connect a regular USB printer to your laptop with no converter cable, or send the print job to a different computer on the network ie.
From: Matthew Simpson via windows-xp-pro-l [mailto:windows-xp-pro-l Groups. I have a similar problem. It appears most respondents do not understand the problem. Your software only communicates to LPT1! From: mstewart99 via windows-xp-pro-l [mailto:windows-xp-pro-l Groups. Hi, First of all you have to share the printer. Lets say your computer name is: mypc And the printer share name is: myprt Now make a batch file. The easy way is.. Install an lpt1 printer hp laser jet 4 no need to have one after installing open the proprety window shoose ports there kilck printerspooling on than klick on usb port now usb and lpt1 are selcted at the same time now klick ok.
We overcome this at work with Networked printers by using the net use command. Example net use lpt1 domainprinter. Not sure about USB, I would think you would have a similar option though.
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