Quatech ExpressCard Parallel Port Adapter User’s Manual | Using configuration utilities |
Using Device Manager
This section explains how to use Device Manager to view the properties of the parallel ports enumerated by the Parallel Port Adapter.
Accessing Device Manager
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| Step 1 | Select Start – Control Panel. |
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| Step 2 | Double click the System icon. | The System Properties dialog box opens. |
Step 3 Click the Hardware tab, and then press the Device Manager button.
Device Manager lists all the hardware devices that are registered inside the Windows registry.
Exploring Device Manager screens
Windows XP / Vista
Device Manager provides one property dialog that applies to the
Parallel Port Adapter.
¾Ports (COM & LPT) device group property box
Use the Ports (COM & LPT) device group property box to view and set the port settings and to view device usage and driver information for the parallel ports.
Vista Users, please note that aside from some aesthetic changes, the
Step | Procedure | Description |
Step 1 | With Device Manager open, expand the | Your Parallel Port Adapter should |
| PORTS group. | appear in the list – for example, SPPXP- |
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| Adapter (LPT3) (see fig.6) |
Step 2 Double click the Parallel Port Adapter.
The Properties dialog box opens and displays the General tab.
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