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Changing Parallel Port Number
Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP / 2003 / 2008 /
2008 R2 / 2000
Some parallel port devices need a specific LPT in
order to function properly. If your parallel port
device works, do not make any changes. Note:
this feature is not available in Windows ME /
98SE / 98 / 95.
1. Right click Computer or My Computer,
click Manage, then click Device Manager.
2. Click on the + (plus sign) in front of Ports
(COM & LPT), double click the PCI ECP
Parallel Port.
3. Click the Port Settings tab.
4. Click the down arrow next to the LPT Port
Number box, then select a parallel port that
is not in use.
5. Click OK to save the changes.