Re: How to test the LPT printer port?


"TVeblen" <killtherobots@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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How do you test to see if the LPT1 port is functioning in hardware?
Would LPT1 fail alone or would the serial ports or other devices go with
it?
Can it be repaired?

Intel D865PERL MB
HP Laserjet IIP Plus
Canon MP780
Windows XP Home SP2

My Laserjet IIP Plus printer stopped working on this computer suddenly
after
many months of reliable service. When I try and print anything the printer
que icon in the system tray immediately shows a red X and a balloon
announces "This Document failed to print". Status: Error-Print.
This happens for every application, including "Print Test Page" for the
printer's properties under Printers & Faxes.
*I have connected the printer and the cable to another computer. They both
work fine.
*I have a second printer connected via USB. It prints fine from this
computer.
*I can't print to the Laserjet from a networked computer.
*Attempts to print from DOS prompt results in nothing. No action or
message.
*I have deleted and restarted to reestablish the LPT1 port from device
manager.
*I have deleted the printer and reinstalled it.
*I have tried to start the spooler (NET START SPOOLER) from a DOS prompt.
*I have toggled all the port settings, one at a time, and restarted.
*I have scanned for viruses, spyware. Did a file cleanup (Temp files,
etc).
*I have check BIOS settings and LPT1 is listed and set to Auto.
*I attempted a PrtScn while in CMOS setup using the Laserjet's "FormFeed"
function to print the ASCI dump. No luck.
Still no printer.

It seems I need a diagnostic to see if this is a hardware problem. Does
anyone know how to determine this?

Note: once, I simply reinstalled the drivers. Then when I tried to print
the
test page the print que went into a kind of loop. Spooling - stopped -
spooling - stopped, that kind of thing, forever, until I canceled it.
Never
did it again.
TIA



http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314085



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