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Computer to Printer lead
It can be a parallel, network or USB connection.
'Windows only' Printer.
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Using the PC to print
If you already have the link from cable linking the Z88 to your PC and a printer connected to your PC, you can print from your Z88 now.
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Check Z88 & Computer link works
DOWNLOAD this PipeDream zip file that tests the different printing styles.
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Start PassThru32 on the computer and set the Modem and the Palmtop Port to the COM port the Z88 is connected to. [which is COM.6 in this example]
Modem Baud Rate to 9600. Set the Printer Port to an unused printer port i.e. LPT2: (Remember to leave the : after the 2)!
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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 or Create PDF.
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Ensure that the ' |
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Enable Port capture' box is ticked on the DOS2USB program otherwise PassThru32 will stop working. |
Now we do the Printing
PassThru32
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Whilst the Z88 is printing the SD light on PassThru32 will be flashing RED. When the flashing stops,
- Stop PassThru32.
The transfer of data from the Z88 will now commence. PassThru32 send that file and printing will now start. If 'Create PDF' was selected. it will be displayed automatically through your web browser. Remember to
- Exit DOS2USB
when finished.
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.
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