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Thread ID: 25895 2002-10-14 11:52:00 error writing to lpt1 port sylkness (2247) Press F1
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89155 2002-10-14 11:52:00 Hi there...I recently installed Bitware, then uninstalled it as was my only default printer). When I try to print I get 'a timeout error occured. Failed to communicate with lpt1 port.' I have uninstalled and reinstalled my software ( 4 times), tried to find CMOS settings (can't - none for lpt1 using INT 7), tried echo test in BIOS - failed. I have an Epson Stylus C20UX. Cable ok (as i swap with scanner). Been thru trouble shooting for printers. I can't open HDD to check ribbon as it's under warranty. Any suggestions....thanks guys sylkness (2247)
89156 2002-10-14 12:06:00 Hi,

Bitware is a voice / fax program on the PC..

Check in Start > Settings > Printers

Can you see a printer labelled Bitware (or similiar). If so Delete it.


I am pretty sure that part of the fax service side of Bitware is to install a Bitware This printer emulates LPT1, so that any application from be printed from and sent to the fax side of Bitware and faxed away. So if you can you see a printer labelled Bitware (or similiar) delete it, and all should be fixed.

Jess
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89157 2002-10-15 04:57:00 Bitware might have set that printer as the default one. Check the Epson printer properties to make sure it has been set back. Graham L (2)
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