it depends on what pc do you have
Acer
Aspire:
Enter the BIOS: Press the CTRL + ALT + ESC keys during the Acer Boot-up screen.
In the BIOS: System Security to Parallel Operation Mode and select EPP.
C100 TI: F2
AST:
Enter the BIOS: Press CTRL + ALT + ESC for setup.
In the BIOS: Advanced to Ports and select Enhanced (EPP)
Compaq
Presario:
Method 1
Enter the BIOS: Press F1 or F10 during the Compaq boot-up screen for setup.
In the BIOS: Advanced to I/O Device Configuration to Parallel Port Mode and select EPP. Press F10 to save the changes and exit.
Method 2
Enter the BIOS: Press F10 during the Compaq boot-up screen for setup.
In the BIOS: Communications to Parallel Port Type. Press ENTER for the menu. Select EPP.
Dell
1610: F10
F1 Dimension 4400
Del for Dimension XPST 800R, XPS B1000
F2 for Inspiron 8200, Optiplex DHM
Gateway
2000:
Enter the BIOS: Press F1 for setup.
In the BIOS: Advanced to Peripheral Configuration to Parallel Port Mode. Use the + and - keys to change values or ENTER for the menu. Select EPP and use F10 to save the changes and exit.
HP
Pavilion:
Method 1
Enter the BIOS: Press F1 during the blue HP screen for setup.
In the BIOS: Advanced to Peripheral Configuration to Parallel Port Mode. Use ENTER key to open menu and select EPP. Press F10 to save changes and exit.
Method 2
Enter the BIOS: Press F1 during the HP boot-up screen for setup.
In the BIOS: Advanced to I/O Device Configuration to Parallel Port Mode. Use ENTER key to select EPP. Press F10 to save the changes and exit.
ZE5170: F2
Vectra:
Enter the BIOS: Press the F2 during the HP boot-up screen for setup.
In the BIOS: Integrated Peripherals to Parallel Port Mode and use + or - to select EPP. Press F10 to save changes and exit.
IBM
Aptiva:
Enter the BIOS: Press F1 during the IBM boot-up screen for setup.
In the BIOS: Device I/O Port to Parallel Operation Mode and select EPP.
ThinkPad:
Double-click the "IBM ThinkPad" on the desktop. Select ThinkPad Features and click on the icon of the printer. Select Advanced and choose EPP, possibly ECP.
NEC
Ready:
Enter the BIOS: Press F2 during the NEC boot-up screen for setup.
In the BIOS: Advanced to Integrated Peripherals to Parallel Port Mode. Use + or - to select EPP.
Packard Bell:
Method 1
Enter the BIOS: Press F1 for setup.
In the BIOS: Advanced to Peripheral Configuration to Parallel Port Type. Press ENTER for the menu and select EPP. Press F10 to save changes and exit.
Method 2
Enter the BIOS: Press DEL for setup.
In this BIOS: Integrated Peripherals to Parallel Port Mode. Use Page Up or Page Down to change values and select ECP+EPP1.9.
Sony
VAIO:
Enter the BIOS: Press and hold down F2 or F3 during VAIO screen for menu. Press F1 for setup.
In the BIOS: Advanced to Peripheral Configuration to Parallel Port Type. Use ENTER to access the menu and select EPP.
Toshiba
Infinia:
Enter the BIOS: Press F1 for setup.
In the BIOS: Advanced to Peripheral Configuration to Parallel Port Type. Select EPP and press F10 to save changes and exit.
Satellite:
Change boot order: F2 for setup
Press ESC to enter BIOS