Setting up your Parallel Port – ECP/EPP Mode
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Make sure that the printer port on your computer is set to ECP mode. To do this, you must go into your computer’s BIOS or CMOS setup. Instructions on how to do this differ from one computer to the next. Please consult your computer manufacturer’s manual, tech support, or website for information regarding how to do this. Please do not call Belkin Tech Support regarding this because each computer’s BIOS setup routine is different. Refer to the Appendices at the end of this manual for information on several models of computers.
The BIOS setup routine prompt is displayed a few seconds after you turn on your computer and hear its first beeps. Again, this varies from PC to PC. Please consult the Appendices and/or your computer manufacturer’s manual or their tech support for information on how to do this properly. Usually you will see a message that reads Press DEL to enter setup or Press F2 to enter setup. When in the setup program, there maybe a selection for Integrated Peripherals, or Peripheral Setup. Then, look for Parallel Port Type or LPT port type. Change that setting to say ECP or ECP/EPP. Save your settings then exit. When Windows® restarts, it may find new hardware, and it may ask you for the Windows® CD. Be prepared to provide this to the computer.
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