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Print from DOS to a USB printer

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by tech 1 view

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Is there a way to print from DOS to a printer attached to a USB port. I think it can be done over a network connection by using a print capture of LPT1, but how about the local computer where the printer is attached?

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by maxwell edison

Since DOS won't recognize the USB port (at least not without some very expensive software) the way you'll have to do that is with a parallel to USB adapter or adapter cable. I've seen some simple adapters sell for around $29.00, and some of the cables may run as high as $60.00.

Here is a link to one such adapter:

http://www.usbgear.com/usa/item_86.html

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You can do an Internet search for "parallel to USP adapter" (or something similar) and get lots of options.

Good luck,

Maxwell

by tech

Thanks for the help - I sort of figured we'd have to get to the LPT via hardware.

JOHN

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