At 21.17 09-11-1999 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>If that Star printer is as old as I think, it may have DIP switches which
>need to be set. Look for a cover on the Printer under which should be
>those switches. Good Luck on the settings, I know NOT where
>you can look.
You're right, actually there are two sets of DIP switches, but only one of
the switches should have anything to do with it (I've checked this with the
printers manual). The switch controls the setting of how the printer should
emulate. 1) Epson LQ-800 and 2) IBM Proprinter X24.
I use the printer with a danish wordprocssor, and here I have to let the
printer work as Epson compatible (I could use the other option, but the
wordprocesser expect it this way). Like this the printer works like a charm
without any trouble at all. And now to the funny thing:
MultiWorks have a printerdriver for Epson LQ-800/1000, and I have used
this... only result is the message: Printer Not Ready!
I still don't know why MW can't print to the Star printer. Same program, pc
and printer cable, but my other printer, HP520, and everything works. I
have even tried with my notebook, same program, cable and printers: same
result.
>Remember to test the printer's integrity by having it attatched
>to the parallel port, power on, and turn off and then on your computer.
>the printer should cycle or make noise. If not-check the interface cable.
Well, same here -- no problemo!
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