Hi Albert,
To narrow down the possible answers, I think it would be a good idea
to establish exactly how you have the Versapoint connected up right
now.
For pure simplicity, I'd hope it is using a proper parallel cable.
Your port options are then are usually LPT1, LPT2 and LPT3, but
starting with the lowest - LPT1.
Next, it is important that when you add a "Generic/Text Only" printer,
you ensure that it is added to the correct Port. It usually prompts
you for this, and if you only have one parallel port, this will
usually be LPT1.
Personally, I usually then run a simple test using NotePad. Just type
a one or two words, and the print to the Generic/Text Only printer.
If it fires into life, you've won the battle, and can concentrate on
the war.
George.
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Sent: 02 March 2009 16:27
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Subject: [VICUG-L] Versapoint Printer again/still
Hi all. Thanks to all who put me in touch with the right manual for
this
unit, and for the advice on setting up the printer driver. I'm using
the
Generic text driver, and I've never done that before, but this is what
I now
face. The printer does all the right things when I run it through the
tests
from the manual, but it still won't print when I send it a job to do.
In
fact, the computer doesn't see it when I turn it on, nor does it miss
it
when I turn it off.
I'm connected to the Parallel port, and I'm not sure that I used the
correct
Com port or lpt port. Can someone advise as to which one I should
use?
LPT1, 2 or 3, and the other items in the list are Comm 1, 2 and 3. It
seems
to me that the Comm ports are serial connections, so it doesn't seem
to me
that they should be the ones I use. Any guidance will be appreciated.
Thx, Albert
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