[comp.os.os2.misc] Printing on OS/2

Peter_Fitzsimmons@f170.n771.z3.fidonet.org (Peter Fitzsimmons) (05/18/91)

 CD> Hi.  I'm having a problem printing on OS/2.  I have a PS/2 model 60
 CD> running OS/2 1.3 and a HP Laserjet IIP.  My program sends output
 CD> through LPT1 with the print spooler disabled.  Printing starts

Why is the spooler disabled? (just curious)

 CD> successfully but about half way through I get a "system cannot write
 CD> to LPT1" error.  When I say "Retry", it prints successfully.  I've

Make sure you have a good quality printer cable,  with all 25 pins hooked up.

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