You can change the output file and schedule the parallel port to connect or disconnect when the virtual machine powers on.
You can use a parallel port on the virtual machine to send output to a file. You cannot use a physical parallel port on ESXi hosts.
Procedure
1 | Select a virtual machine.
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In the virtual machines and templates inventory tree, select a group of virtual machines and select a virtual machine from the list on the right.
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Search for a virtual machine and select it from the search results list.
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2 | In the VM Hardware panel, click Edit Settings. |
3 | Click Virtual Hardware. |
4 | Locate the parallel port in the device list and expand the menu. |
5 | Select Output to file and click Browse to navigate to the file location. |
6 | (Optional) Deselect Connect at power on if you do not want the parallel port device to be connected when the virtual machine powers on. |
7 | Click OK. |