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Testing the computer-to-printer
connection
Use the following procedure to make sure you properly
connected your computer to the printer.
1.
Turn on your computer; then turn on your printer.
2.
Bring up a DOS prompt on your screen such as the following:
C:>
3.
Type the following and press Enter:
PRINT AUTOEXEC.BAT
The computer displays the following message:
NAME OF LIST DEVICE (PRN):
4.
Type the following and press Enter:
LPT1
Note:
If you are using an interface port other than LPT1, be sure to
specify the appropriate port.
The printer prints the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
If nothing prints or the results are not what you expect, make
sure you are using the proper cable and that the cable is
connected securely to both the computer and printer.
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