Error Writing To Lpt1 Windows 98
to Tech Support Guy, we highly recommend that you visit our Guide for New Members. {SOLVED} Printer error-LPT1 Discussion in 'Earlier Versions of Windows' started by DTSheets, Feb 2, 2000. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Advertisement DTSheets Thread Starter Joined: Feb 2, 2000 Messages: 13 Hello all. I have been struggling with this printer error since Christmas. I think I have tried just about everything. If anybody has a suggestion, I will be glad to try it.Here is that printer error that I cannot get around. There was an error writing to LPT1: for the printer (Epson Stylus COLOR 440): cannot access the port. It may be in use by another program. Quit other programs and try printing again. I use to have a NEC Superscript connected and it worked just fine. So what I have done is: *Printer is connected properly and powered *No scanner or anything else connected (just keyboard/mouse/speakers/monitor) *Removed all NEC files. (Even from the registry) *Installed the printer exactly as stated in the manual -Install the software and drivers, then turn on the printer to print(there's a few more steps but you get the gist) *Made sure that I got a parallel printer cable *Increased my time out settings *Made sure that the printer is directed to print on LPT1 *Removed the Epson drivers and re-installed *Removed all of Epson software and printer(unplugged), started from scratch:nothing *Removed the LPT port and had it re-installed(device manager) *Disabled the port in the BIOS and re-enabled it *Enabled and disabled bi-directional support(In the spool setting)--nothing *Switched spool data format from RAW and EMF and back--nothing *The default setting in the BIOS is ECP+EPP(I tried every possibly setting there)- nothing *There are no conflicting devices(device manager/port) *The device (port) is working properly *IRQ setting:07 Epson Printer Port (LPT1) *DMA(direct memory access) :setting 03 for Epson Printer Port (LPT1) *Input/Output (I/O) Setting:03BC-03BE Epson Printer Port (LPT1)07BC-07BE Epson Printer Port(LPT1) *349MB of free space on hard drive(no memory error) *Re-installed Windows 98 *Defragged my hard drive What else is there to do?!! [This message has been edited by DTSheets (edited 02-02-2000).] DTSheets, Feb 2, 2000 #1 Sponsor phobiussno Joined: Nov 21, 1999 Messages: 718 I am not being insulting when I ask but have you done a CTRL-ALT-DEL to see just exactly what is running in the background? It may be a conflicting App/prog with that printer..
all, I've 98SE and this error is now occuring which of course will not allow me to print. Printer is switched on and cable appears OK and both plugs are connected and tight. Can anyone help please. Thanks, Don Don, Apr 2, 2006 #1 Advertisements Mary Sauer Guest HOW TO: Troubleshoot Printing Problems in Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Millennium Edition http://support.microsoft.com/kb/128345/en-us -- Mary Sauer MSFT MVP http://office.microsoft.com/ http://msauer.mvps.org/ news://msnews.microsoft.com "Don" <> wrote in message news:... > Hi all, > I've 98SE and this error is now occuring which of course will not allow me > to print. > Printer is switched on and cable appears OK and both plugs are https://forums.techguy.org/threads/solved-printer-error-lpt1.21108/ connected and > tight. > Can anyone help please. > Thanks, > Don Mary Sauer, Apr 2, 2006 #2 Advertisements Don Guest Mary, many thanks for link will check through it. Don "Mary Sauer" wrote: > HOW TO: Troubleshoot Printing Problems in Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows > Millennium Edition > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/128345/en-us > > -- > Mary Sauer MSFT MVP > http://office.microsoft.com/ > http://msauer.mvps.org/ > news://msnews.microsoft.com > > "Don" <> wrote in message > news:... > http://www.printerforums.net/threads/there-was-an-error-writing-to-lpt1-a-printer-timeout-occured.19562/ > Hi all, > > I've 98SE and this error is now occuring which of course will not allow me > > to print. > > Printer is switched on and cable appears OK and both plugs are connected and > > tight. > > Can anyone help please. > > Thanks, > > Don > > > Don, Apr 2, 2006 #3 Advertisements Show Ignored Content Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question? It takes just 2 minutes to sign up (and it's free!). Just click the sign up button to choose a username and then you can ask your own questions on the forum. Sign Up Now! Similar Threads error writing to LPT1 dan, Jul 19, 2003, in forum: Windows 98 Printing Replies: 2 Views: 698 dan Jul 22, 2003 There is an error writing to LPT1: ..... Cannot access the port. Dee, Jul 29, 2003, in forum: Windows 98 Printing Replies: 0 Views: 892 Dee Jul 29, 2003 There was an error writing to USBPRN01. Matthew, Aug 14, 2003, in forum: Windows 98 Printing Replies: 2 Views: 575 PattyL Aug 15, 2003 Intermittent message: there was an error writing to usbprn01 for the printer (ca Fred K., Oct 26, 2003, in forum: Windows 98 Printing Replies: 1 Views: 489 PattyL Oct 31, 2003 Printing Error,"An error occured during this operation". JAY, Aug 11, 2004,
SUMMARY This article describes troubleshooting steps that may help you solve printing problems in Microsoft Windows 95/98. MORE INFORMATION Printers.txt Windows https://support.necam.com/printers/microsoft/Q128345.htm 95/98 includes a file called Printers.txt. This file is located in the Windows folder and contains information about known printing issues. This file may help you solve printing problems. Print Troubleshooter Windows 95/98 includes a Print Troubleshooter tool. Before you perform any troubleshooting steps, try the Print Troubleshooter tool. To use the Print error writing Troubleshooter tool, follow these steps: Windows 95: Click Start, and then click Help. On the Contents tab, double-click the Troubleshooting topic. Double-click the If You Have Trouble Printing topic. Windows 98: Click Start, and then click Help. Click Troubleshooting, click Windows 98 Troubleshooters, and the click Print Note that the Windows 95 Resource error writing to Kit also includes a Print Troubleshooter tool. This tool is more detailed than the Print Troubleshooter in Windows 95. This tool is also available on the Windows 95 Upgrade CD-ROM in the following folder: Other\Misc\Epts\Epts.exe Online Help In addition to the Print Troubleshooter, there is extensive online help available in Windows 95/98. Right-click a printer option field, then click "What's This?" on the menu that appears to see detailed information about that option. Print from an MS-DOS Prompt If you cannot print at all in Windows 95/98, try the following steps: Verify that the printer is turned on and is online without any printer errors. Perform a self-test on the printer. The method for performing a self-test is different for different printers. Check your printer's documentation for instructions. If the self-test fails, contact your printer manufacturer for assistance. If possible, set up the printer on your local computer. Verify that no printer sharing devices or daisy-chained devices (suc