Adding more LPT ports
You can add up to 9 LPT ports by using regedit.exe.
- Click Start
- Select Run
- Type Regedit.exe
- Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Ports
5. In the right pane, you will see how many LPT ports have been created
6. Right-click blank area in the right pane, select New > String Value
6. Right-click blank area in the right pane, select New > String Value
7. Leave String Value blank
8. Name it LPT # (Represent #2-9 depending on how many LPT ports you have)
9. X out of Regedit
8. Name it LPT # (Represent #2-9 depending on how many LPT ports you have)
9. X out of Regedit
10. Click Start
11. Select Run
12. Type Services.msc
13. Look for Print Spooler service, right-click
14. Select Restart
11. Select Run
12. Type Services.msc
13. Look for Print Spooler service, right-click
14. Select Restart
15. Click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes
16. Click Add a Printer
17. Click the drop down as shown
16. Click Add a Printer
17. Click the drop down as shown