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Thread ID: 101863	2009-07-30 01:49:00	Connecting Serial Printer to Laptop	camo (4895)	Press F1

Post ID	Timestamp	Content	User
796397	2009-07-30 01:49:00	Hi! I have a serial reciept printer for my business which is normally connected to my till. I need to connect it to my till to upload a small bitmap logo which will print of receipts. I have the full software and logo upload drivers to do this, but that ain't the problem! The plugs on the Epson TM-T88IV are paralell and serial, connected by an ethernet cable. This works fine on the till. All drivers and software are installed, but the laptop still can't talk to the printer. TO MAKE THIS QUESTION A WHOLE LOT SIMPLER.... How do I install a serial printer? My laptop has a serial port (usb is out of the question) but is this a COM, LPT etc? The software asks me on installation. Device manager shows COM1 (Communications Port) and LPT1 (ECP Printer Port) Which one is serial? I'm stuck! SOS!	camo (4895)
796398	2009-07-30 02:24:00	I would check what the printer manufacturer web site says!!	SolMiester (139)
796399	2009-07-30 02:46:00	Com1 is serial and LPT1 is parallel	Gobe1 (6290)
796400	2009-07-30 03:21:00	Cool! That helps me. Why does it have LPT1 even though there is no paralell port? Is this for the PCMCIA card slot? I have been on the manufacturers site (Epson and HP) and I seem to be doing everything right, it just won't work! Funny thing is, I remember using serial all the time before USB came along...I can't remember how to work one! Do I install with the plug in or out?	camo (4895)
796401	2009-07-30 03:31:00	You ust connect the printer up 1st, then turn the pc on, usb devices get drivers installed 1st!...	SolMiester (139)
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