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Need some DOS help

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goobimama
goobimama Original post #1
Aug 12, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Here's the scenario. A DOS program needs to be run, and print out invoices. So far it has worked as a nice dual boot system. XP on one end, and Win98 with its core files missing so it automatically boots into DOS.

Now WinXP was recently reinstalled, and for some reason, the EPSON LX-80 printer (Wipro branded I think) refuses to print beyond a few lines (always the same amount of lines for a particular print). This has put me in quite a pickle as the running of that program is crucial. I tried printing a test page on the printer through XP and it works from there.

Now, is there a way by which I can use the Canon USB laser printer in DOS? Or maybe a way by which I can virtually print to a text file in DOS?

Here's hoping for some veteran geniuses still left in the forums. :)

Milind

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Also, I noticed that one can install DOS. I've never really done this before, so how does one go about it?
Amir.php
Aug 12, 2008 at 3:08 PM
Now, is there a way by which I can use the Canon USB laser printer in DOS?
goobimama, here you can find step by step:
**geekswithblogs.net/dtotzke/articles/26204.aspx

Or maybe a way by which I can virtually print to a text file in DOS?

**www.computerhope.com/printhlp.htm
S
Aug 12, 2008 at 3:49 PM
@goobi, you can also use DOSBOX to emulate DOS mode...

Arun
afonofa
afonofa #4
Aug 12, 2008 at 9:15 PM
We use DOSPRN to print from dos programs in xp to a HP Laserjet USB printer.
goobimama
Aug 13, 2008 at 12:28 AM
Thanks a lot. Will check those out when I get my net back.
Amir.php
Aug 13, 2008 at 7:02 AM
goobimama, here you can find step by step:
*geekswithblogs.net/dtotzke/articles/26204.aspx



*www.computerhope.com/printhlp.htm
These links are working now.
i have currect them.