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Checking system software settings in MS-DOS
If you are using a parallel cable and cannot print a text file using the MS-DOS
command, you may have a problem with your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Open the file and look for the following line:
MODE LPT1:=COM
1 or
MODE LPT1:=COM
2
These lines indicate you are using a serial cable connection, and so you should
delete them, save the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, reboot and try printing again.
Of course, if you are having problems printing with the optional serial-to-
parallel converter or optional serial interface unit, you should conversely check
to make sure that one of the above lines is included in your AUTOEXEC.BAT
file. The file must also contain information on parameter settings. For details,
see the user’s manual that comes with the optional serial-to-parallel interface
converter or optional serial interface unit.
If the above is not the problem or if you make the above changes and still
experience problems printing using the MS-DOS
command, refer to
your MS-DOS Users’ Guide or consult your software dealer.
If you are successful in printing using the MS-DOS
command but
cannot print from an application, check to see what printer driver is selected in
the application. See “Setting up for printing with MS-DOS” on page 36. If this
does not help, consult your software dealer.
