How di I get DOS bespoke programmes to print to wireless printer


  1. olddos
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    How di I get DOS bespoke programmes to print to wireless printer


    How do I get old bespoke dos industrial control progammes currently printing to LPT parallel port on XP3 computer/printer to print to a new wireless printer.
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  3. richnrockville
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    There are methods to create a special printer port for older dos programs.

    give this a shot as it's from Microsoft on printing

    How to print to a network printer from an MS-DOS-based program in Windows XP

    Rich

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  4. olddos
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    Thanks Rich. Don't know if I am capable but will give it a try. Currently the old dos 1996 bespoke accounts programs and windows stuff print fine from lpt1 to a parallel printer. I read on printfil that lpt1 needs 'capturing'. to redirect . Cannot afford to lose the dos stuff so am a bit nervous.
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