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Dot matrix printer problem
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Try from DOS and print something to LPT:. This can be a hardware problem from either end and first you need to find which end.
May require you to swap printers around to determine. Ed Fair
unixstuff@juno.com
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May require you to swap printers around to determine. Ed Fair
unixstuff@juno.com
Any advice I give is my best judgement based on my interpretation of the facts you supply. Help increase my knowledge by providing some feedback, good or bad, on any advice I have given.
dir redirect to printer ie: c:dir >> lpt1
Use only a certified cable - not a $3 dollar made in china cable. Some cables are ok uni directional, but will not work when required to do Bi-directional comms.ie Most buble jet printers now use bi-di comms.
regards
David
Use only a certified cable - not a $3 dollar made in china cable. Some cables are ok uni directional, but will not work when required to do Bi-directional comms.ie Most buble jet printers now use bi-di comms.
regards
David
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