Select a virtual printer port for USB, either USB001 or USB002, from the list and not the LPT port options. The first printer is a Panasonic KX-P1191 Multi-mode dot matrix printer. The printer is not listed in the dialogue box that asks for a driver and updating the list by clicking Windows Update doesn't help. 78 03 = 0378 (hex) = LPT1 memory address 00 00 = 0000 (hex) = LPT2 memory address (i.e., no LPT2) 00 00 = 0000 (hex) = LPT3 memory address (i.e., no LPT3) (Ignore the rest of the line) Notes: Leading 0's can be dropped; i.e., 03F8 is the same as 3F8 hex = hexadecimal COM port = Communication port = Serial port LPT port = Line PrinTer port. Most solutions I've found are specific to adding a port to a Virtual Machine, but I'm not using a Virtual Machine, I'd like to fool my OS (Windows) into thinking there's a parallel port on my laptop. Note that the triggers don't actually need to be received anywhere for my code to work, I just need the program to think that they are being sent.
Setting up a printer to use an LPT port in Windows 10.
In Microsoft’s great wisdom, with the release of Windows 10, they did away with the default ability to use LPT ports for legacy printing devices.
Fear not, however, there is a way to turn it back on! This guide will lead you through changing the setting so that you may use your legacy device.
The first step in our journey will take us to the Windows Device manager. To get there click in the search box adjacent to the Windows icon in the bottom left hand corner. Type in “Device Manager”.
As you type, Windows should be searching for a program matching your search. Once you see 'Device Manager', click on the icon. With the 'Device Manager' open, look for “Ports (COM & LPT)” in the list of different device types.
Once found, expand the selection:
Right click on “ECP Printer Port (LPT1)” and choose “Properties”.
Navigate to the “Port Settings” tab and check the box to “Enable legacy Plug and Play detection”.
Saving this setting change MAY prompt you to reboot your computer. DO NOT DO THIS. Rebooting will turn this setting off. Frazer is not suggesting that your computer should stay on forever with no reboots. Basically Frazer just wants you, the dealer, to know that this setting will be reset every time a computer reboot is done. Why Microsoft prompts you to reboot after changing a setting that is reset after a reboot is a philosophical question I’m not prepared to answer today.
Lpt1 Virtual Port Windows 10 Driver
From here, you should be set to navigate to “Devices and Printers” to print a test page. If the test page works, you should be all set.