Did you try to remove the LPT port from Device Manager and have Windows
reinstall it?


"zirath" <zirath_m.x@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I've been trying to install an hp laserjet 4L. The device manager lists
> lpt1
> but the add printer wizard doesn't.
>
> The printer fails to install with the error message that there was a
> problem
> with the port.
>
> Help appreciated.
>
>