2 parallel port?

[vinnyracer]

I only have one parallel port?

I have a parallel port printer and a PP game control. Is there anyway I can connect both of it to one parallel port?

 

[Workin']

Get a cheap switch box. Or get a PCI or ISA add-in card to add another parallel port.

 

[jeans2nd]

I have had too many problems adding a second parallel port - IRQ conflicts, among other things. Then you have to take the time to troubleshoot. Go to Best Buy or Circuit City or someplace like that, and get an A-B Switch box. That's what it is called, A-B Switch box. You will need three cables - 1 for each printer to run from the printer to the box, and one to run from the box to your PC. Guaranteed to work, and should cost you less than $100, which is cheaper than buying another parallel card.

 

[Workin']

I added the old ISA I/O card from my original 386 for a 2nd parallel port (I disabled its 2 serial ports and game port) - a second parallel port does NOT use an IRQ under WIn 98SE. No troubleshooting required.

<< should cost you less than $100, which is cheaper than buying another parallel card >>

LOL, $100 for a parallel port card? Obviously you have never purchased one! (or even seen one in a store!) You should be able to get a card with a parallel port for well under $20. Or maybe free, if you have an old 286 or 386 laying around (or know someone who does) that you can swipe the I/O card from, assuming you have an open ISA slot.