TITLE
    Macintosh LC, IIe Card: "Printer Port already in use" Message
Article ID:
Created:
Modified: 		7871
7/15/91
7/2/92
TOPIC



    Why do I get a "Printer Port is already in use" message when starting up the
    Apple IIe Card application program?

DISCUSSION


    This message comes up when the Macintosh is trying to use the Printer Port for
    a LocalTalk (network) connection and the Apple IIe card is trying to use the
    port for serial data. This resulting conflict causes the "Printer Port is
    already in use" message.

    If you are connected to a LocalTalk network in the Printer Port, use the
    "Network Printer" icon and not the "Printer Port" icon in the Slots menu. See
    the manual for information on selecting the network printer.

    If you are connected to a serial printer in the Macintosh printer port, return
    to the Macintosh Chooser and select "AppleTalk Inactive". This removes the
    conflict, and the port-in-use message will no longer appear when you start the
    IIe application.



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