Solved Parallel port data output

merimarg1

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Hello,
I build relay switch for parallel port and it works with Z-ParSwitch as I hope to.

Problem is if PC shuts down then relays get power for moment then turns off
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Win7/32 boot and all data pins D0...D7 switch on
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Even after deinstall Z-ParSwitch thats happen.

Is in WIN7 Ultimate possibility not give 5v to parallel port data pin D0...D7 when booting up?

Please help
 

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That's likely normal, its initializing the port and looking for a connected device. The only way I know to "maybe" stop it would be to disable the port in the BIOS. That's likely not the answer you are looking for.
 

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Thanks alphanumeric,

I am disappointed because no reaction at all after disable LPT port.
Perhaps I can use USB to LPT adapter in this case?
 

My Computer

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Windows 7 Ultimate x32
CPU
i3 DualCore , 3100 MHz (31 x 100)
Motherboard
GA-H61M-USB3-B3
Memory
Apacer Tech. 78.A1GDE.9LZ0 2X2 GB DDR3-1333 DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics (1466044 KB)
Sound Card
Realtek ALC889 @ Intel Cougar Point PCH - High
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LG W2242 22" LCD
Hard Drives
WD5000AADS-00S9B0 ATA Device (500 GB, IDE)
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Maybe, if your software can control it like a regular parallel port. USB will loose power to if the PC shuts down and the +5V will be there as soon as you turn it on. What exactly is it your trying to do?
 

My Computer

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Windows 10 Education 64 bit
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AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
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Asus M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
Memory
8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
Sound Card
VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
Screen Resolution
1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
Hard Drives
Crucial M100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
PSU
Thermaltake TR 620
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Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
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Stock heatsink and fan
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
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Logitech Wireless M570 Trackman Wheel
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Antivirus
Windows Defender
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Internet Explorer 11
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HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
I trying control electrical devices such as lamps,amplifer on and off.
I use circuitparallel_port_switch.jpg.
And software Before.jpg saved like in screen.
But after reboot is all outputs switched on and stay on.After reboot.jpg.
I hope all outputs wake up as I saved or all ouputs is turned off not all ON.
One output control portable USB HDD over 5v power vire and I do not want click it on and off ewery time pc reboot.
Win7 turn all outputs ON after start because it happen without any lpt control software installed.
I wonder how ignore behavior like that.
Maybe is some patch or software or lpt settings for lpt port ignore turn all data ON after WIN7 start.
Maybe rebuild circuit.
 

My Computer

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OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x32
CPU
i3 DualCore , 3100 MHz (31 x 100)
Motherboard
GA-H61M-USB3-B3
Memory
Apacer Tech. 78.A1GDE.9LZ0 2X2 GB DDR3-1333 DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics (1466044 KB)
Sound Card
Realtek ALC889 @ Intel Cougar Point PCH - High
Monitor(s) Displays
LG W2242 22" LCD
Hard Drives
WD5000AADS-00S9B0 ATA Device (500 GB, IDE)
PSU
400W
OK, I see what you're doing, but I don't have an answer for you at the moment. Did you build the circuit or buy it pre made?
 

My Computer

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Windows 10 Education 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
Memory
8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
Sound Card
VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
Screen Resolution
1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
Hard Drives
Crucial M100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
PSU
Thermaltake TR 620
Case
Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
Cooling
Stock heatsink and fan
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
Mouse
Logitech Wireless M570 Trackman Wheel
Internet Speed
80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
Antivirus
Windows Defender
Browser
Internet Explorer 11
Other Info
HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
Thanks concern alphanumeric,

I build the circuit by myself and it works flawlessly.
Only problem is I described above.

Z-Manufacture answer is:
"Z-ParSwitch is a pure command line program with ui, it does not save any settings.
With startup Windows resets all ports. There are circuit boards wich are able save last settings and ignore the port reset".

I tray find out what kind circuit is the best (not expensive) or is possibility cheat on Windows 7.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
By MYSELF
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x32
CPU
i3 DualCore , 3100 MHz (31 x 100)
Motherboard
GA-H61M-USB3-B3
Memory
Apacer Tech. 78.A1GDE.9LZ0 2X2 GB DDR3-1333 DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics (1466044 KB)
Sound Card
Realtek ALC889 @ Intel Cougar Point PCH - High
Monitor(s) Displays
LG W2242 22" LCD
Hard Drives
WD5000AADS-00S9B0 ATA Device (500 GB, IDE)
PSU
400W
You'll have to latch the last state imputed. You'll have to look at the outputs on the parallel port and see if there is a clock pulse or write pulse that goes out when a bit is changed, (new word written to the port). Then use that to latch the data into your circuit. You'll have to redo your circuit so you can latch your data in. Even then though, if that clock pulse gets sent on boot up you'll be in the same predicament you're in now. You'll have to do a lot of testing and bread boarding to get it working the way you want. I had my old laser printer on my parallel port and it would come out of sleep mode every time my PC was started up or rebooted. Windows looks for hardware while booting up so if that port is enabled its going to be initialized.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built
OS
Windows 10 Education 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
Memory
8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
Sound Card
VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
Screen Resolution
1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
Hard Drives
Crucial M100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
PSU
Thermaltake TR 620
Case
Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
Cooling
Stock heatsink and fan
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
Mouse
Logitech Wireless M570 Trackman Wheel
Internet Speed
80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
Antivirus
Windows Defender
Browser
Internet Explorer 11
Other Info
HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
Yes,you`re right.
This circuit is last check box in my ``to do` list.
I build inside pc case five channel HI-FI amplifier for movies and stereo HI-FI amplifier for music and more.
I never give up never surrender...:)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
By MYSELF
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x32
CPU
i3 DualCore , 3100 MHz (31 x 100)
Motherboard
GA-H61M-USB3-B3
Memory
Apacer Tech. 78.A1GDE.9LZ0 2X2 GB DDR3-1333 DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics (1466044 KB)
Sound Card
Realtek ALC889 @ Intel Cougar Point PCH - High
Monitor(s) Displays
LG W2242 22" LCD
Hard Drives
WD5000AADS-00S9B0 ATA Device (500 GB, IDE)
PSU
400W
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