Capturing prn or lpt1 port

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Ken Currier - 28 Oct 2003 21:57 GMT

I have a windows 98 system with a couple of DOS based
programs that send printer output to the prn (lpt1)
parallel port. I have just purchased a printer that hooks
to a usb hub. Is there anyway to use windows to capture
print output to the lpt1 port and send it to the usb hub?

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Davide Guolo - 30 Oct 2003 00:53 GMT

Dear Mr. Ken Currier

> Is there anyway to use windows to capture
> print output to the lpt1 port and send it to the usb hub?

Maybe Printfil can help you.

Regards,
Davide Guolo
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PattyL - 31 Oct 2003 05:16 GMT

It is definitely possible that you may not be able to print to the USB
printer from you DOS applications. See this article for more information:

Can't Print from Command Prompt or MS-DOS Program
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=259939

PattyL

> I have a windows 98 system with a couple of DOS based
> programs that send printer output to the prn (lpt1)
> parallel port. I have just purchased a printer that hooks
> to a usb hub. Is there anyway to use windows to capture
> print output to the lpt1 port and send it to the usb hub?

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