Printer in Dos in Windows 98?

[MaDHaVoK]

I have a program that runs in the dos emulater in windows 98.... How can I install a printer for my programs that run in the dos emulator?

 

[spanky]

when i setup the printer (install it)... there should be an option that asks u if u want this printer to print from dos based apps. u wanna say yes there.

 

[MaDHaVoK]

don't remember ever seeing that before but i will check.

 

[Viper GTS]

You don't really "install" them per se, DOS programs don't use the windows print drivers.

What I would do is disable spooling of MS-DOS print jobs (it's an option under printer properties), then find a print setting in your DOS apps that works with your printer.

Hopefully your printer supports something common, like PCL, or even something like a LaserJet 4+ driver if you have a laser printer.

If you're using a "win printer," life is going to be MUCH more difficult for you.

Viper GTS

 

[MaDHaVoK]

It is this dot matrix printer, the panasonic kx-p2023