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laxplurr
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_ 		20. November 2010 @ 11:00 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have a DB25 printer port that I would like to use as a Comm port with my police scanner. I have already attached all the cables. The problem I am having is getting the computer to recognize the Printer Port as a Comm port, so the software will recognize it. Is this possible?
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ddp
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_ 		20. November 2010 @ 12:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
db25 female connector is a parallel port so won't do what you want. you do have a 9pin com port on the back of pc or have the header on motherboard for a com port.
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laxplurr
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_ 		20. November 2010 @ 12:54 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I am already using the DB9. I just need another port. Thanks for the help.
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ddp
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_ 		20. November 2010 @ 13:06 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
what is the make & model# of your computer or motherboard because if older then say 5yrs then should have 2 com ports? can get a pci serial port card.
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laxplurr
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_ 		20. November 2010 @ 13:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
It is a Dell Optiplex GX260.
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ddp
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_ 		20. November 2010 @ 14:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
in this link http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx260/en/sm/sysbrd.htm#1111216 look for #15 as it is your 2nd derial connector. will need a cable from that connector to back of case.
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