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IBM PC - Problems printing from DOS window in Windows 95
Applicable to: World-Wide
SYMPTOM:
When printing text files larger than 5kb in size from a DOS window in Windows 95 (e.g. COPY FILE.TXT LPT1), the command results in application shutdowns, exception errors, or system hangs.
PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
This tip applies to Commercial Desktop Systems equipped with Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports and preloaded with Windows 95.
FIX:
The printing error can be corrected by using the ".DOS" extension in the DOS window (e.g. COPY FILE.TXT LPT1.DOS) each time a file is printed, or by the following steps:
1. Remove USB support via the "Add/Remove Programs" in Control Panel.
2. Enable the "Print directly to the printer" option through the following steps in Windows 95:
-Double click on "My Computer" icon.
-Double click on the "Printers" icon.
-Right click on the installed printer's icon.
-Click on "Properties".
-Click on the "Details" tab.
-Click on "Spool Settings."
-Click on the "Print directly to the printer" radio button.
Windows and Windows 95 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 PSY2ERR PSY2OPER PSVP
PSVPERR PSVPOPER D/T6272 D/T6282
D/T6577 D/T6587 D/T6588 D/T6888
D/T6899 D/T6562 D/T6592 68911
USB UNCLASSIFIED
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Search Keywords |
Windows 95, USB, Printer | |
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Hint Category |
Retain, Printers, Windows 95 | |
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Date Created |
08-09-97 | |
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Last Updated |
11-01-99 | |
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Revision Date |
08-01-2000 | |
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Brand |
IBM PC | |
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Product Family |
PC 300GL, PC 300XL, PC 300PL, PC 330, PC 350 | |
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Machine Type |
6272, 6282, 6588, 6562, 6592, 6577, 6587 | |
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Model |
all | |
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TypeModel |
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Retain Tip (if applicable) |
H16903 | |
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Reverse Doclinks |
USA=A, EMA=A, AFE=A, Owning B.U.: USA |