USB laser printer in dos ?

[Dev_12]

So how do i get to print in modern printers from a machine which only has ms-dos. Please note that for some reasons I don't want to use a windows pc.

 

[USAFRet]

So how do i get to print in modern printers from a machine which only has ms-dos. Please note that for some reasons I don't want to use a windows pc.

Since DOS can't talk to USB, you'll have to get a Parallel->USB adapter cable.

 

[Dev_12]

So how do i get to print in modern printers from a machine which only has ms-dos. Please note that for some reasons I don't want to use a windows pc.

Since DOS can't talk to USB, you'll have to get a Parallel->USB adapter cable.

But from what I hear,I will be able to print only english that way. My software also uses bengali and hindi.

 

[USAFRet]

So how do i get to print in modern printers from a machine which only has ms-dos. Please note that for some reasons I don't want to use a windows pc.

Since DOS can't talk to USB, you'll have to get a Parallel->USB adapter cable.

But from what I hear,I will be able to print only english that way. My software also uses bengali and hindi.

I'm not quite sure how the cable knows or cares what language you're using.

Dos the current DOS system have a parallel port?

 

[Dev_12]

So how do i get to print in modern printers from a machine which only has ms-dos. Please note that for some reasons I don't want to use a windows pc.

Since DOS can't talk to USB, you'll have to get a Parallel->USB adapter cable.

But from what I hear,I will be able to print only english that way. My software also uses bengali and hindi.

I'm not quite sure how the cable knows or cares what language you're using.

Dos the current DOS system have a parallel port?

yes

 

[USAFRet]

yes

Then a Parallel->USB cable should work.

 

[gdmaclew]

Is it a male or female connector on the motherboard?

 

[Dev_12]

Is it a male or female connector on the motherboard?

Female.I think i will check my motherboard and get a converter.It should print graphic too right?

 

[Dev_12]

yes

Then a Parallel->USB cable should work.

It would print graphics too right?

 

[USAFRet]

yes

Then a Parallel->USB cable should work.

It would print graphics too right?

That depends on your software and the printer.
Probably.

 

[gdmaclew]

Is it a male or female connector on the motherboard?

Female.I think i will check my motherboard and get a converter.It should print graphic too right?

If it is female, you will need one of these...

https://www.startech.com/Cables/Serial-Parallel-PS-2/DB9-DB25/DB25-Slimline-Gender-Changer-Male-Male-Cable-Adapter-DB25-to-DB25~GC25SM

and one of these...

https://www.startech.com/Cards-Adapters/Parallel/USB-to-Parallel-Adapter-Cable-DB25~ICUSB1284D25

 

[Dev_12]

Thanks everybody...I am gonna try these and them get back at you.

 

[gdmaclew]

Thanks everybody...I am gonna try these and them get back at you.

What type of USB connector does your printer have?
You might also need one of these...

https://www.amazon.com/Generic-Type-Female-Adapter-USB_A_F-USB_B_M/dp/B000AA2SMS

 

[moniro.ochigo]

So how do i get to print in modern printers from a machine which only has ms-dos. Please note that for some reasons I don't want to use a windows pc.

Since DOS can't talk to USB, you'll have to get a Parallel->USB adapter cable.

But from what I hear,I will be able to print only english that way. My software also uses bengali and hindi.

You must have special program utlities for code page translations.There is a lot of special utilities: printfil, dosprn, dosprint etc.
I choose a dosprn utility for my customer. It could print DOS reports directly into USB printers without interconnectors.