Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Print from DOS app which only recognize LPT port

Issue:
You have laptop without LPT port but you're still using DOS app that will print only to LPT port

Solution 1:
If remote/network printer is available, use "NET USE LPT1 \\REMOTE\PRINTER"

Solution 2:
In stand-alone environment, try this:
HOWTO: Print to a USB Printer from DOS in Windows XP
http://geekswithblogs.net/dtotzke/articles/26204.aspx
Useful comment(s):
comment by bigwhite
comment by J.Jelicos

Solution 3:
If Parallel printer must attached directly to the laptop, use this:
Single Port PCMCIA Card LPT Parallel Card DB-25 Port SPP/ECP/EPP
www.qualitycables.com/productdetails1.cfm?sku=USBG-LPT-PCM&cats=99172

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