CD-ROM /Printer conflict - BIOS Problem?

[activethistle]

Weird problem this - My system autodetects my CD-ROM drive fine except when I plug my printer cable in. Then it takes an age to find it. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. The CD light stays on while its looking - no flashing like normal. I've tried looking at the BIOS settings, but nothings jumping out at me - Can anyone help?

TVMIA

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[cdogg]

The printer is connected via USB, or is it Parallel? Does the same thing happen if you leave your printer plugged in and reboot the pc?

 

[activethistle]

Its a parallel connection and there's no change if have the printer on or off no matter how many times I reboot.

Any use?

 

[FatesWebb]

Ill bet this is some sort of weird resourse conflict in device manager or something/ js error; 67 on line; 36 of signature.class