Can you change the BIOS LPT1 I/O port setting from 3BCh to 378h ? If so,
give it a try. First, remove the printer using the Control Panel, then
reboot and enter your BIOS setup and change the port to 378h. Reboot and
then re-install the printer driver. HTH, Anthony
> I am using an Epson Stylus Color 640 with an IBM ThinkPad 310 ED. Since
> partitioning and then restoring the computers 6G hard drive the printer
will
> not work. I get the message that there was a problem printing to the port
> (LPT1). I have checked the printer configuration and it is correct. I
have
> checked the BIOS and the parrallel port base address (3BCh (IRQ 7)) is
> correct. I have tried both the default setting of standard and
> bidirectional, and ECP settings. The printer software has been
uninstalled
> and installed multiple times. The printer does work fine on a neighboring
> laptop so I am certain that the cables are connected properly. I have not
> gone into the registry for I would not know what to look for or where.
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