Printer Error Lpt1
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:
print error writing to lpt1 How fast is your internet? Test your internet connection If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Results 1 to 3 of 3 Thread: Printer- won't print error writing to lpt1 Thread Tools Show Printable Version Subscribe to this Thread… Search Thread Advanced Search Display Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode 10-02-2001,08:09 PM #1 Guest Printer- won't print error writing to lpt1 I have https://forums.techguy.org/threads/solved-printer-error-lpt1.21108/ an older computer p100 with win 95 installed. Keep getting two error messages when trying to print test page. 1st one is invalid data aborting print job. The second one says, there was an error writing to LPT1 for the printer. There was a problem printing to the port. Check to make sure your printer is configured to use a valid port. Have tried uninstalling printer etc there is sometimes a conflict but doesnt say what http://pressf1.pcworld.co.nz/showthread.php?7702-Printer-won-t-print-error-writing-to-lpt1 with. Please can someone offer some solutions. Thankyou 10-02-2001,10:34 PM #2 Guest Re: Printer- won't print error writing to lpt1 first thing to do is boot into dos mode or boot of a floppy into dos. from here type echo test > lpt1:
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Display results as threads More... Useful Searches Recent Posts Menu Forums Forums Quick Links Search Forums Recent Posts Menu Log in Sign up AnandTech Forums: Technology, Hardware, Software, and Deals Forums > Hardware and Technology > Computer Help > Printer problem...Error writing to LPT1 Discussion in 'Computer Help' started by Jeffwo, Apr 12, 2002. Jeffwo Platinum Member Joined: Mar 2, 2001 Messages: 2,759 Likes Received: 0 Printer problem...Error writing to LPT1 Abit KT7 Win. ME HP Deskjet 812C Printing from Adobe 3.0 Home Edition HELP!!!!!!!!!! Jeff EDIT: Oh, yeah, just d/l ed new drivers for printer and 4-in-1 drivers for VIA and installed them. EDIT#2: I just printed a page from the scanner and it worked. Just ain't printing from the puter. #1 Jeffwo, Apr 12, 2002 Jeffwo Platinum Member Joined: Mar 2, 2001 Messages: 2,759 Likes Received: 0 Anybody? #2 Jeffwo, Apr 12, 2002 Viper GTS Lifer Joined: Oct 13, 1999 Messages: 37,348 Likes Received: 4 Try disabling bi-directional support (At the bottom of the spool settings page). Also, if you're not connected directly to the printer via parallel (ie going through a switchbox or another device), switch so you are. Make sure you have no other status monitors or anything else running that might interfere with parallel communications. Viper GTS #3 Viper GTS, Apr 12, 2002 Jeffwo Platinum Member Joined: Mar 2, 2001 Messages: 2,759 Likes Received: 0 It's not giving me an option to disable as you can see in this screenshot. Jeff #4 Jeffwo, Apr 12, 2002 ZZZZZZ Platinum Member Joined: Nov 11, 1999 Messages: 2,190 Likes Received: 0 How is the LPT set in the BIOS? #5 ZZZZZZ, Apr 12, 2002 Jeffwo Platinum Member Joined: Mar 2, 2001 Messages: 2,759 Likes Received: 0 <