[SOLVED] how to test PC parallel port

[syeda amna]

hi

how to test the parallel port of a computer.
I have faced a lot of trouble during parallel port interfacing. now i want to test whether my lpt port is ok or not.
how can I check whether it is working or not.

i am using Win Vista.

thanks.

 

[srizbf]

which compiler you use for your parallel port program ?

 

[ama_trig]

these might help:
Testing LPT PORT - Google Search
https://www.edaboard.com/threads/141480/
Parallel port output

 

[syeda amna]

which compiler you use for your parallel port program ?

my program is written in C language.

 

[lockman_akim]

this my freeware..u can use this software to check the output from the port..use multimeter to check wheter it have 5V or not at your pin..

 

[srizbf]

syeda amna wrote:

my program is written in C language.

if you use turboc then you can have access (16bit mode).

if you use visualc , then you should have appropriate rights for accessing the port.

hence the question.

 

[nandhu015]

hi

how to test the parallel port of a computer.
I have faced a lot of trouble during parallel port interfacing. now i want to test whether my lpt port is ok or not.
how can I check whether it is working or not.

i am using Win Vista.

thanks.

Just connect a printer and print a page, if it is ok then your printer port is fine else the printer will show error

 

[lockman_akim]

Just connect a printer and print a page, if it is ok then your printer port is fine else the printer will show error

if he still using an old printer, myb he already do that..

 

[syeda amna]

Thanks for your replies.

Just connect a printer and print a page, if it is ok then your printer port is fine else the printer will show error

i don't have parallel port printer.

this my freeware..u can use this software to check the output from the port..use multimeter to check wheter it have 5V or not at your pin..

i will try this.