Printer Port Problems

[4020]

I have just installed an addtional parallel port in my Compaq Presario 5030. I finally got the jumpers set right and the computer recognized it. Here's the problem, If I use this port for the printer, it will not print right (half page and can't read it) If I use the original port it works fine. I installed this port for my Back Pack CD/RW. If I daisy chain the printer to the Back Pack the printer locks up. This port will not recognize the Back Pack. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


4020

[Bob-NB]

4020, have you changed the BIOS on your first printer port LPT1 to EPP from bi-directional (which it is usually set at in the default mode)? Many pass through devices require this change to be made to get the printer to work on the pass-through device. This is the case with many scanners too. If this works, you may not need the extra card.

[4020]

Thanks Bob-NB, So far so so good.