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LPT port as a com port in dos

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Name: Scott Tate
Date: February 19, 2001 at 07:01:55 Pacific
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I want to convert my lpt1: port to a 2nd com port in DOS. Is this possible.

Thanks,

Scott



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Name: Ronin
Date: February 19, 2001 at 10:50:47 Pacific
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Try

mode LPT#: = COM#

where # is the number of the existing line printer, and the com port you want to redirect do.

However, this will generally only be good for a printer.


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Name: Ed casiquin
Date: February 21, 2001 at 18:29:31 Pacific
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I need the pin assingnment for db 25 to 25 interlnk cable. kindly send me the configuration. or give the tip where I find from the web.


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