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MPower · 08-25-2003, 12:07 PM

Hey, does anyone know how to make an old msdos program recognize a usb connected jetprinter under win 2k or 98?

charliex · 08-25-2003, 08:09 PM

if the printer is installed and working under windows it might work with a lpt1: or prt:/prn: device name, depends on the proggie

Tirian · 08-26-2003, 03:59 PM

Try this- it appears to work under 2K - not sure about 98.

1: Share the printer out using file and print services.

2: Then from a command prompt - map the share to lpt1: as if it were a network print server.

ie:

NET USE LPT1: \\machine_name\printer_share

Now fire up the DOS app and it should print to lpt1: (which is mapped to the Windows printer)

Reply to the thread or PM me if this is unclear.

08-25-2003, 12:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
MPower Psycho	MS-Dos Printing Hey, does anyone know how to make an old msdos program recognize a usb connected jetprinter under win 2k or 98?

08-25-2003, 08:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
charliex Junkie Location: North Hollywood	if the printer is installed and working under windows it might work with a lpt1: or prt:/prn: device name, depends on the proggie

08-26-2003, 03:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tirian Addict Location: Canada	Try this- it appears to work under 2K - not sure about 98. 1: Share the printer out using file and print services. 2: Then from a command prompt - map the share to lpt1: as if it were a network print server. ie: NET USE LPT1: \\machine_name\printer_share Now fire up the DOS app and it should print to lpt1: (which is mapped to the Windows printer) Reply to the thread or PM me if this is unclear.