LPTx/Parallel Port
Direct Connection
Your HP OfficeJet Pro 1150C must be connected directly to your computer’s parallel port. Do not use a switch box or the
port of another parallel port product such as a scanner, data/tape drive, or
CAUTION Connecting your HP OfficeJet Pro 1150C to a switch box or the
Parallel Port Mode/Type
Your computer’s parallel port can be set to more than one mode. Most computers have a Setup, Hardware Configuration, or other screen that is displayed during the boot process. The screen displays your current settings.
Common settings for parallel port modes are: Centronics(R),
For the best scanning speed, your HP OfficeJet Pro 1150C needs to be connected to an Extended Capabilities Port (ECP). This specific parallel port mode is available in recently manufactured computers. Your computer may have ECP mode but not have it turned on.
NOTE If your computer does not have an ECP mode, set the port to bidirectional. Your HP OfficeJet Pro 1150C will work in bidirectional mode. It will scan more slowly than if the computer was set to ECP.
If your computer has a separate EPP mode, do not use it. Set your port to bidirec- tional or ECP only.
To learn more about changing the parallel port mode in your computer, consult your computer’s User’s Guide or the ECP document that will be installed in your HP OfficeJet Pro Utilities program group/folder when you install your software.