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I have a Window 10 system using Oracle VirtualBox to RUN Windows XP for an OLD data Access File..
For some reason, I cant install the local LPT Port printer attached to this HOST system while I'm in VirtualBox XP side.
Its installed on the Windows 10 side, DONT see it in VMBox side to install or use..
PLEASE HELP
Shane

If it's a real parallel port, see Enabling and Configuring Parallel (LPTx) Ports.

If it's a USB-to-parallel adapter, see USB basics and troubleshooting.

LPT ports can't be shared. If Windows 10 is using it to access the printer then it isn't available for the VM to use.

Much better if XP accessed the printer as a network share, that way the host can continue to own and operate the printer. Google for how to enable printer sharing on a Win10 host. XP would best be configured for bridged networking. Also XP doesn't automatically download drivers from the Internet, so you may need to source and install the XP printer driver yourself.