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There are several programs that seem to do the same thing with a free period of time to test them, so you can test them before parting with any cash.
The next section guides you through using one of these programs, let's try DOS2USB for starters.
Using DOS2USB
The following steps are taken.
Check Printer Editor
is set to its default setting FX-80.
It should read Epson.
if not HARD RESET the Z88
Check Z88 & Computer link works
DOWNLOAD this PipeDream zip file that tests the different printing styles.
Unzip it and transfer it to the Z88 with a Z88 to PC Program e.g. Eazylink2.
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If you are using Eazylink2, make a note which COM port is being used. This saves doing the next step "Details of Serial and Printer Ports." |
Details of Serial and Printer Ports
Windows xp Desktop
To find out you are using.
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Your hardware serial ports, are displayed as Communications Port [COM.1 & 2] look in your computer's instructions on where the COM ports are physically located. [I am using COM.1]
The printer port is displayed as the ECP Printer Port [LPT1].
Your USB - Serial Port Adapter, is displayed as (the make) USB Serial Port [COM.3,].
The printer port is displayed as the ECP Printer Port [LPT1].
Check Z88 & Computer link works
DOWNLOAD this PipeDream zip file that tests the different printing styles.
Unzip it and transfer it to the Z88 with a Z88 to PC Program e.g. Eazylink.
Windows 10 Desktop
On modern Desktops, only the USB - Serial Port Adapter may be displayed.
Download Install & Start Windows Programs
Download PassThru32 Download and Install DOS2USB.
Start PassThru32 on the computer and set the Modem and the Palmtop Port to the COM port the Z88 is connected to in point 2 or 3. [COM.16]
Modem Baud Rate to 9600. Set the Printer Port to an unused printer port i.e. LPT2: (Remember to leave the : after the 2)!
 | When you start USB2DOS it jumps to the bottom right-hand side of the screen. Click it there to get it back again. |  |
Follow the instructions in the manual 'Getting Started DOS2USB' change the Printer setup in DOS2USB to LPT:2, the same as PassThru and set the Windows Printer to the one you want to print to.
Use the 'Save settings' command
Now we do the Printing
PassThru32
click the 'Start PrintThru' button.
On the Z88
load the 'prtest' file into PipeDream, do <>PO select PO for Print and another ENTER. the
key twice.
Whilst the Z88 is printing the SD light on PassThru32 will be flashing. When the flashing stops,
- Stop PassThru32
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- Exit DOS2USB
Here is the pdf file
Just to show it works (apart from sub and superscript), here is a copy of the printed Z88 file sent to my pdf printer.
Download pdf file The printer selected was on the Network and it printed when the Create PDF was not ticked.
Please let me know how you get on with these programs and if there is any further information I should add.
