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parallel ports i/o

I am trying to send data to the parallel port and when i tap the data pins to my breadboard and if i send FFH, i dont get the correct levels. i believe that it has something to do with the extended mode and i was wondering how i can set the parallel ports as input or output pins, ie how do i write the C as currently i think the data pins are configured as output pins and i have to reconfigure them. thank you.

chien

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klos

First off, make sure you have an enhanced parallel port. Obviously, you can do output with any parallel port, but you won't be able to do input (or bi-drectional transfers) with an old parallel port. Next, make sure the bits in the control register are set according to the direction you want to use. I use 0xe0 on (base port + 2) for reading, and 0x00 on (base port + 2) for writing.

chien

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yes, but i was wondering if it should be:

outportb(control_reg, inportb(control_reg) | 0x20);
assumming that control_reg is defined.
if so, i have done that but it still cant work. i am working with a pentium but it doesnt have an enhanced mode.

klos

To select the parallel port for READING, use:

outportb(control_reg, inportb(control_reg)|0xe0)

(using 0x20 should work, but I've seen others that use 0xe0?)

To select the parallel port for WRITING, use:

outportb(control_reg, inportb(control_reg)&0x1f)

Good luck!

chien

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i have tried both but it still doesnt work so thanx anyway.

chien

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