>I was sent some PRN file from the MI "print to file". So far I haven't had
any
>luck finding out how to get them to print. Can anyone tell me the best
method
>to print or view these files?
First question: Do you know what type of printer driver was used? You will
need to have the same type of printer or the ability to emulate the language
used.
If the printer is hooked up directly to your computer drop to DOS or CMD and
type:
copy /b filename.prn LPTx:
where "x" is the parallel port number (eg. LPT1:)
If you are using a MS Shared network printer:
net use \\computer_name\printer_name LPTx:
copy /b filename.prn LPTx:
where "computer_name" and "printer_name" is what you see when you browse the
Network Neighbourhood.
If you are using a TCPIP network printer:
LPR -S 123.123.123.123 -P printer_name -ol -d filename.ext
where "123.etc" is the TCPIP address of your printer, "p_name" can be
anything, "-ol" sends as binary file, "-d" means send data first. Type "LPR
/?" for a full list of switch options. Note the "-S" and "-P" must be upper
case.
The LPR.exe lives in the \Windows\System32 directory (under NT). Look for
this utility on your installation cdrom. If you can't find it, email me.
Good luck,
-matt
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