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10425 2001-03-25 07:34:00 I have an IBM scanner which works perfectly in one computer (pent 1)
Trying to install in other Pent2 (Dell) causes the keyboard and mouse to lock up.
Setup says that I have a ecp lpt1 port.
There are no conflicts shown, if I unplug scanner the keyboard and mouse work.
Original Pent 1 shows std. lpt1 port.
How can I alter other computer to accept scanner?
Regards
Alan
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10426 2001-03-27 11:57:00 Hi Allan, the mode of the parallel port is usually selectable in the bios setup under integrated peripherals. Mine is selectable between SPP - standard printer port, EPP - enhanced parallel port, and ECP - extended capabilities port. Try changing it to SPP or similar, you can always change it back again.
HTH PC.
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10427 2001-03-27 20:43:00 Tks for quick response, unfortunately I do not get the choice! I have only two choices -PS/2 or AT mode when I select 'Parallel Mode adn if I select Parallel Port it gives me choice of 378h 278h 03bch?
I reckon I shall have to get parallel port card or continue using my old computer.
Tks for your help
Regards
Alan
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