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English: HL-1060 Quick Setup Guide, Body
Action 6-3: Prepare DOS for the Printer
How to Use the Printer in Your DOS Application Software (without Using the
Windows System)
Before working with application software that runs in DOS, if you do not already have a
suitable driver installed, you will need to install a printer driver that matches one of the
following supported emulations: HP LaserJet 5P, EPSON FX-850, or IBM Proprinter XL
printers.
The following table shows combinations of printer drivers and printer emulation mode. To get
the most out of this printer, you should install an HP printer driver in your application
software.
Printer driver supported in your
application software
Emulation mode to be selected with
the remote printer console program
HP LaserJet 5P
™
/5L
™
HP LaserJet 4
™
/4L
™
/4P
™
HP LaserJet III
™
/IIIP
™
HP LaserJet 5P emulation mode
Auto emulation selection
Epson
®
FX-850
™
Epson FX-80
™
Epson FX-850 emulation mode
Auto emulation selection
IBM
®
Proprinter
®
XL
IBM Proprinter
IBM Proprinter XL emulation mode
Auto emulation selection
NOTE
• The best or recommended printer driver is indicated in bold.
• Be sure to choose the correct printer driver in your application software. Failure to do so
may cause poor or inconsistent results.
What Does Remote Printer Console Do?
The Remote Printer Console (RPC) is a utility program which runs in the DOS environment
and comprises the following two programs:
❏ Remote Printer Console Main Program
This program allows you to change various printer settings such as emulation, print
quality, fonts, page setup and so on from your computer screen. Since most DOS
applications have a printer settings menu which overrides the settings made by the RPC,
you may not need to use this utility program. This utility program is useful for application
software which does not control the printer’s settings and features.
❏ Printer Status Monitor Program
This utility program can monitor your printer’s status using bi-directional parallel
communications. If your printer has no paper, this utility program displays “Paper Empty”
error status and instructions for corrective action on your computer screen. This utility
program stays resident in your computer memory (Terminate-and-Stay Resident program)
and runs in the background.