How to control parallel port with c++ programming

[yusufjammy]

How to control or interface with parallel port in c++ programming .

[newb16]

Depends on platform and os.

[yusufjammy]

No sorry ? My question was how to control parallel port via c++ programming !!

[newb16]

The answer is that since 'parallel port' is not a part of c++ standard, it depends on computer type and operating system it is running.

[yusufjammy]

I am using window xp sp2 .. on dual core processor ?
Is visual c++ supporting parallel port ?
thanks for first reply ?

[newb16]

google for WriteFile parallel port. If you want to control individual pins (bitbanging) search for inpout32.