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DOS Printing via Virtual PC on a Custom Program
I have a problem I am scratching my head on.
My accountant has a old DOS program he uses.
Previously on his old XP computer, he was able to print from this software without issues. He uses a HP Laserjet 5L printer that connects via LPT1 port.
He purchased a Windows 7 computer, and I set him up with Virtual PC(XP Mode).
The HP Laserjet 5L works great in Windows 7 and in the Virtual PC. But when I try to print from this old out of date DOS program it refuses to print.
The only thing I see is that in the virtual PC, it does not bring in the printer on the LPT1 port, but yet some other port. This old program is trying to print to the LPT1 port and sees no printer there.
What can be done? Any suggestions are welcome.