How to capture a physically present LPT1: port

Two methods to capture LPT1: even if it's physically present

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In a previous video, we've seen how to print from DOS PRN, LPT1: to Windows printers.

However, newer Windows versions may refuse to capture LPT1: if it's physically present in the hardware.

In this video, we see 2 possible solutions to that problem.

The Problem: Capturing a physical LPT1 fails:

• Capture the DOS LPT1: port
• Error: LPT1 is physically present

1st Solution: Run Printfil as Administrator:

• Close Printfil and run it as Administrator
• Capture LPT1: again
• No errors
• Print from DOS to LPT1:

2nd Solution: Disable the hardware LPT1 port:

• Close Printfil and run DevMgMt.msc
• Disable the parallel port (LPT1:)
• Run Printfil as normal user and capture LPT1
• It works well

If you've questions, you can comment the Facebook video or the YouTube one in this page, or you can contact us at https://www.printfil.com/esupp.htm