• Setting up the parallel port

• Setting up optional interface ports

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Note: See your DOS documentation for details on the MODE command.

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Use the DOS MODE command to disable timeouts on your computer's parallel port.

1. Type the following command at the DOS prompt (if LPT1 is not available, use LPT2):
   MODE LPT1:,,P

   You can add the MODE command to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, so it takes effect every time you turn on your computer; refer to your PC user documentation.