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Printing from Dos programs in XP
I use a DOS based program (Gemtrak) in XP on a 2 computer
peer-peer network with a LaserJet III connected as a local printer to PC-main where the DOS program also resides. How can I choose to print to any printer on my network? For now, this program will only send output to LPT1 on PC- main; I tried a parallel ro USB adapter (virtual USB port) and the program would not print to it! Any online resources for related printing tips? Thanks |
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Printing from Dos programs in XP
A. The following worked on my Windows XP PC to have DOS programs print to
LPT1 and have the print come out on my USB-attached printer: 1. In Control Panel, double-click "Printers and Faxes" to open the "Printers and Faxes" window. 2. Right-click on the USB attached printer, then click "Properties". 3. In the Properties dialog, click on the "Ports" tab. 4. Click to check the checkbox in front of "Enable Printer Pooling". 5. In the ports listbox, click to check the checkbox in front of "LPT1:". 6. At this point, both the USB line and the LPT1: line in the listbox should be checked. 7. Click the "OK" button. B. For network-attached printer, see this article in Microsoft's KnowledgeBase: http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp net use lpt1 \\PC-main\laser1 /persistent:yes You must have your "PC-main" configured to share printers. See Control Panel, "Network Connections", LAN connection, Properties, "File and Printer sharing for Microsoft Networks". This can open up ports on your PC-main that might allow bad guys to get to your PC-main from an Internet connection. Ensure you have adequate firewall to block these ports between your home network and your Internet connection. I use Linksys router between my PCs and my cable modem to do this. "milan" wrote in message ... I use a DOS based program (Gemtrak) in XP on a 2 computer peer-peer network with a LaserJet III connected as a local printer to PC-main where the DOS program also resides. How can I choose to print to any printer on my network? For now, this program will only send output to LPT1 on PC- main; I tried a parallel ro USB adapter (virtual USB port) and the program would not print to it! Any online resources for related printing tips? Thanks |
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