If hooked up w/ standard serial cable, you may need a null modem between the
computer and the printer.

"七少爷Seventh Prince" wrote in message
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ahhhm, new motherboard & printer?

Nopes. Am using the existing motheboard and printer. But before
initiating repairs, I have tried with new prnter and new cable
connector. Same result: "no printer installed". During Some stages of
the repair, I have tried with the new printer and cables, and same
result also: "no printer installed".