[NTLUG:Discuss] Latitude C640/DockII Parallel Port: lp1?

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Steve,

Exactly which docking station do you have? We need the model number as 
it appears there may be more than one model based on the C640 user manual.

Does the Canon printer work on the Dell without the dock? Not sure as 
your statement is that the Canon is definitely operational, but not 
clear if it is with the Dell.

I've had 2 types of issues with "external" video devices on a laptop:

1  You have to get the BIOS to do a function switch between monitors: on 
the Dell documentation that is Fn F8 to switch between internal and 
external monitors with the OS running.

2  To get an external monitor to be recognized, before you turn on the 
laptop:

     Plug in the monitor and turn it on
     Make sure the monitor is hooked up to the dock/back plug
     Check there isn't anything in the BIOS that has to be set for both 
internal and external to be functional
     Plug the laptop onto the dock
     Turn on the laptop and boot into your OS. The BIOS will sense the 
external monitor and the OS should see the new hardware.

IF the external monitor becomes active, you're on your way. Make sure 
the video setup in the software has both monitors available and set up 
the X interface to your liking.

I have a Dell Inspiron 1000 and the above is what I went through to get 
the Digital TV to become a "monitor".

Alvin

On 03/15/2014 05:08 PM, Stephen Davidson wrote:
> Greetings.
>
> I am trying to set up an old Dell Latitude C640 as a Print Server, 
> using Linux Mint 13 as the OS.  I have an HP Color Printer (USB) 
> already hooked up and operational.  I am trying to hook up an old 
> Canon printer (the ink is WAY cheaper and it has good quality 
> output).  The Canon plugs into a Parallel port and is definately 
> operational.  But when plugged into the docking station, the computer 
> act like the printer is not connected.
>
> I've been Googling for the ports and layouts for this system, and 
> possible configurations required, but I've been coming up empty.
>
> Question: Is the parallel port on this docking station on LP1 instead 
> of LP0?
>
> Does anybody know where to find any documentation for how to hook this 
> up?
>
> Regards,
> Steve
>
>
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