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A [k prints at the top of the page when printing from Windows 95 on a Compaq
Presario 7170/7180
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Configuration of parallel port in CMOS
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Change CMOS on Compaq Presario 7170/7180 to enable bi-directional capability:
{ Reboot computer, press "Delete" to go into CMOS setup
{ At Setup menu, cursor to "Advanced System Setup" and "Enter" to select
{ From Advanced System Setup menu, select "Integrated Peripherals"
{ From the Integrated Peripherals Menu, Cursor to 'LPT Extended
Mode" (Note: This is different than LPT1 mode)
{ The LPT Extended Mode will probably show "Standard"- Use the "Page
Down" key to cycle to "ECP Mode"
{ Press "ESC" key to back to Advanced System Setup Menu
{ Press "ESC" key to go back to main setup menu
{ Press "F10" to save new configuration, and confirm save by answering "Yes"
to final question
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A[K prints at the top of the page and/or partial printout when printing on a Toshiba
laptop.
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Configuration of parallel port in CMOS and LPT.VXD file.
Case #1 Partial printout may occur with the following settings:
CMOS value for LPT1 is ECP LPT.VXD v4.00.950 file size 35,479
Case #2 [K is printed at top and the rest of the page is correct with the following
settings:
CMOS value for LPT1 is Standard Bi-Directional LPT.VXD v4.00.950 file size
35,479
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This corrected configuration should provide correct output. CMOS value for LPT1
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