How to do parallel port programming with Windows XP in C ?

[GMSI]

With windows XP, normal inport, outport functions do not seem to work. I downloaded a utility to open ports and then use these funtions, but it didnt help. Anyone can give details how to do parallel port programming in XP using C?

[Nick Evan]

you need inpout32.dll, a 32 bits version of the old inp() and out() functions.

for the Dll and sample-programs:
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[hammerhead]

inport() and outport() functions do work if you have opened the port. I use a software called Userport to do the same. Alternatively you could try inportb() and outportb(). Here is a tutorial on parallel port programming in C
Parallel port tutorial

[guy40az]

Have you tried using Direct I/O?

The web site is

http://www.direct-io.com

I hope that helps.

[raghavaniyer]

With windows XP, normal inport, outport functions do not seem to work. I downloaded a utility to open ports and then use these funtions, but it didnt help. Anyone can give details how to do parallel port programming in XP using C?

I have a suggestion: Try imitating the printer, so that the system assumes that is the printer, while the equipment can be anything else. This way, you can circumvent the obstructions of XP. I am trying that, as soon as I am successful, I will get back with details.

[kings_mitra]

Oh boy...dont try to get back to him, coz he is too late to see your post..!!! :'(