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LPT1
LPT1 is the device name of the standard parallel port or connector.
Many application programs send their output to LPT1 unless you
select an alternative.
Your computer and any peripheral devices connected to it may be
capable of using faster parallel port modes - either EPP or ECP.
Check the installation manuals with other devices which you are
going to attach to your computer. To enable these modes it is
necessary to enter the system SETUP program. It may also be
necessary to configure the system board to support DMA in ECP
mode - See the System Board User Manual for details.
There is step by step help on setting changing to ECP mode for
Windows 95 in the RM PC Help.
Note that both EPP and ECP ports are completely compatible with
existing parallel ports, and may be used in standard printer modes
if the enhanced modes are not applicable.
COM1 and COM2
COM1 is the device name of the standard serial port or connector
on your computer. You need to select this port before application
programs can use it.
COM2 is also a serial port and, if not needed for a serial mouse,
may be used for any other standard serial device.
How to Select the Printer
There is help on installing printers in the RM PC Help.
You can also set the printer as default for all Windows applications
by selecting the ‘Set As Default’ button.
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