Printing from DOS
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Printing from DOS
– copy is the DOS copy command.
– filename is the name of the print file you cre-
ated.
– lptn is the port where your printer is connected.
For example, lpt1 or lpt2.
– /b instructs the computer to send the data in
binary form.
Note:
Avoid using the DOS Print command to send a
job to the printer port. The Print command causes
printing delays and may corrupt the print job.
Enabling DOS printing to other printers
To enable DOS printing to other printers:
1
Open the printer's
Control Program
.
For help opening the Control Program, see
“Opening the Control Program” on page 6.
2
Follow the steps for your operating system:
Windows 3.1, 3.11, and Windows 95:
a
Click the
Options Tab
.
b
Select the
Disable CJ5000 DOS Printing
option.
Windows NT 4.0:
a
Click the
Device Settings Tab
.
b
Under DOS Printing, click
DOS Printing
.
c
From the Change DOS Printing Setting
area, choose
Disabled
.
3
If prompted, restart Windows.
