A [k prints at the top of the page when printing from Windows 95 on a Compaq
Presario 7170/7180
Configuration of parallel port in CMOS
Change CMOS on Compaq Presario 7170/7180 to enable bi-directional capability:
Reboot computer, press "Delete" to go into CMOS setup
At Setup menu, cursor to "Advanced System Setup" and "Enter" to select
From Advanced System Setup menu, select "Integrated Peripherals"
From the Integrated Peripherals Menu, Cursor to 'LPT Extended
Mode" (Note: This is different than LPT1 mode)
The LPT Extended Mode will probably show "Standard"- Use the "Page
Down" key to cycle to "ECP Mode"
Press "ESC" key to back to Advanced System Setup Menu
Press "ESC" key to go back to main setup menu
Press "F10" to save new configuration, and confirm save by answering "Yes"
to final question
A[K prints at the top of the page and/or partial printout when printing on a Toshiba
laptop.
Configuration of parallel port in CMOS and LPT.VXD file.
Case #1 Partial printout may occur with the following settings:
CMOS value for LPT1 is ECP LPT.VXD v4.00.950 file size 35,479
Case #2 [K is printed at top and the rest of the page is correct with the following
settings:
CMOS value for LPT1 is Standard Bi-Directional LPT.VXD v4.00.950 file size
35,479
This corrected configuration should provide correct output. CMOS value for LPT1