Lab 7-9 Adding a Parallel Port

 

If your computer has more than one LPT port, you can add another port to your system using the Printer Wizard.

 

  1. Start the add printer wizard.
  2. Select local printer attached to this computer.
  3. Deselect the plug and play option.
  4. In the “Select a Printer Port” window, click “Create a new port”.
  5. Select “Local port” and click next.
  6. Name the port Happy Port
  7. Install the Apple LaserWriter Plus v38.0 printer.
  8. Do not use it as a default printer.
  9. Do not share it.
  10. Do not print a test page.

 

Verify your new port

  1. Go into your printer folder and right click on your new printer.
  2. Click properties.
  3. Click ports.
  4. Do you see Happy Port?
  5. Yay!

 

Review Questions

  1. What does LPT stand for?

 

  1. What kind of communications does an LPT port use?

 

  1. What kind of communications does a serial port use?

 

  1. What is ECP and what advantages does it have?

 

  1. What is EPP and what advantages does it have?