Printing from dos application to dot matrix lpt1

[yps]

I have attached my dot matrix printer at LPT1 or USB port. My operating system is window XP or above

now I am trying to print old legacy package (DOS Base). but it is not responding.

Kindly guide me.

email ID: yps.bhandari@in.g4s.com

 

[ksiemb]

I have attached my dot matrix printer at LPT1 or USB port. My operating system is window XP or above

now I am trying to print old legacy package (DOS Base). but it is not responding.

Kindly guide me.

email ID: yps.bhandari@in.g4s.com

You could install dosbox and print from there, or use a usb to lpt1 adapter.

 

[Hawkeye22]

It's tricky but can be done as I do it at work. You need to setup the USB printer for sharing - don't forget to turn on file and printer sharing. Once it is setup for sharing, open a command prompt as administartor. Now type this:

net use lpt1: \\<your computer name>\<printer share name> /PERSISTENT:YES

If the command is done properly, you should now be able to print. This just redirects the lpt1 port to the printer.

NOTE: I edited this to bold the command line since this should all be one line, but the forum is wrapping it.