If you have this problem, follow these instructions to reconfigure 
              the parallel port: 
            
              - Reboot your computer.
- While the computer is rebooting, press Alt-Ctrl-Ins to get into 
                setup.
- Select option #4 (Set Config).
- Select option #2 (Change Config).
- Position the cursor on the "Parallel Arbitration Level" by pressing 
                the down arrow.
- Press F6 to change the setting from "SHARED 7" to "DISABLED".
- Save Config (F10).
- Exit Config (F3).
- Exit Setup (F3).
- Press Enter to restart computer.