Where is the lpt1 printer port located?

Most modern printers use an lpt port for connection. The kit includes a cable that connects to this port on one side and to the USB connector of the computer on the other. But it is important to find this port in order to use the printer.

Location of lpt1 printer port

In most models, the LPT connector is located on the back or side panel, next to the power port. If you need a black wire for power (included in the kit, usually similar to the power wire for a computer and monitor), then a thinner wire is needed for the lpt port. It is usually gray or white (less often black) and connects to the USB connector of the computer.

Depending on model

The required port is located on the rear panel, for devices that print paper in A4 format and larger. Most often, such devices are used in offices or at home. On the side panels, such connectors are used for devices in stores and retail outlets, for example, for printing labels or receipts. Devices with a connector on the front and top panels are almost never found, as this will make the printing process inconvenient. The cable will constantly be in contact with the paper.

Reference! There is also no connector on the bottom panel, since then the device will not be able to stand on the table.

How to connect a printer via lpt1 port

To connect, do the following:

1. Insert the cable into the lpt connector.
2. Now you need to configure. Call up the system menu.To do this, press the “Start” button.
3. Select the “Printers and Faxes” section.
4. A window will appear with a list of connected devices. We need to find the icon of the printer that is in use.
5. Right-click on this icon.
6. Select the “Properties” item.
7. Open the “Ports” tab.
8. We determine the port that is used.

If new equipment is being installed, do the following:

1. Open "Start".
2. Select “Control Panel”.
3. Open the link “Printers and other devices”.
4. Expand “Printers and Faxes”.
5. Select "Printer Installation". This command is located on the window that opened on the left side.
6. We skip the first wizard window.
7. Clicking "Next".
8. Apply the checkbox next to “Local”. This appears on the second window of the wizard.
9. Now you need to wait until the printer is detected automatically.
10. If the wizard did not detect the connected equipment, click next and select the “LPT1”: (Recommended port) function.
11. Now you need to confirm saving the changes. To do this, click the “Next” button. We follow all subsequent recommendations of the master.

All the steps listed above can be done when installing the driver for the device. The kit includes a disk with an application that configures automatically through the installation wizard. In this case, there is no need to use the “Control Panel”, everything will be done automatically. But only modern devices support this function.

The equipment operates via two cables. One of them allows you to transfer the power needed for operation to the device. The other transmits information from the computer (what exactly needs to be printed). It is for the latter case that an LPT connector is needed; the corresponding cable is connected to it.