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Printer port
« on: May 19, 2013, 03:01:42 PM »
I downloaded Mach3 as instructed and did the reboot before using Mach3.  However, when I go to tune the axis Mach3 does not allow me to select the axis I wish to set.  Also when in the program option I cannot jog the axes.  I assume that the printer driver is not loaded in the computer.
The computer is a refurbished Dell OptiPlex Gx620 with windows 7.   Is there a driver I can download to fix this Problem?

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Re: Printer port
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2013, 03:06:42 PM »
Did you set up the ports and pins for the axis?
Gerry

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Re: Printer port
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2013, 07:29:58 PM »
Yes, the Port is set at 0x378.
The motor outputs are x=2. y=4, z-6
input signals are x=3, y-5, z=7

the Dir LowActive are all green as well as step low Active.
Step port and Dir Port are all set at one.

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Re: Printer port
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2013, 07:41:20 PM »
Are you using a 64 bit version of Windows 7? If so, The parallel port can't be used.
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Re: Printer port
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2013, 07:58:07 PM »
No.  I double checked the specs and it is a 32 bit computer.
Re: Printer port
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2013, 02:41:04 PM »
Make sure on the motor outputs tab you have checked the enable for the axis that you want to run.

Mike
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