Solution
Change the Resource Setting of LPT1.
Right Click on My Computer Select Properties
Select Device Manager Tab
Select Resources Tab
Change Basic Config from 0000 (0) to 0003 (3)
This step may require setting to 0002 (2) first, and then reboot in order to see 0003 (3)
New systems may go up to 9; use the setting for IRQ7 no DMA Select OK
The above solution has found to be successful on some machines. If unsuccessful, then try the following procedure forwarded from Compaq Tech Support.
Go to Control Panel
System
Device Manager
Click "+" in Front of Port
Highlight ECP Printer Port
Properties
Driver
Change Driver....
Show all Devices
Printer Port
Click OK
Click OK
Close
Reboot
If these suggestions do not solve the problem, you need to call Canon (see page