: Plug your printer into the computer. If you are using a USB-to-Parallel adapter, Windows may attempt to identify the device automatically. Open Devices and Printers : Click the button and select Devices and Printers Add a Printer Add a printer at the top of the window and choose Add a local printer Select the Port : Choose the port your printer is connected to. For a standard parallel connection, use If using a USB adapter, look for a virtual port like Find the Driver : In the "Install the printer driver" window: under the Manufacturer list. Epson LQ-1170 LQ Series 1 (136) in the Printers list. If you don't see it, click the Windows Update button to refresh the list (this may take several minutes). Complete Installation
This is usually a parallel port mode mismatch.
