LPT2: (Remember to leave the : after the 2)! Set the Printer Port to an unused printer port i.e. Start PassThru32 on the computer and set the Modem and the Palmtop Port to the COM port the Z88 is connected to. On modern Desktops, only the USB - Serial Port Adapter may be displayed.ĭownload Install & Start Windows Programs Download PassThru32 Download and Install DOS2USB. Your USB - Serial Port Adapter, is displayed as (the make) USB Serial Port. The printer port is displayed as the ECP Printer Port. Your hardware serial ports, are displayed as Communications Port look in your computer's instructions on where the COM ports are physically located. This saves doing the next step "Details of Serial and Printer Ports."ĭetails of Serial and Printer Ports Windows xp Desktop If you are using Eazylink2, make a note which COM port is being used. Unzip it and transfer it to the Z88 with a Z88 to PC Program e.g. Check Printer EditorĭOWNLOAD this PipeDream zip file that tests the different printing styles. The next section guides you through using one of these programs, let's try DOS2USB for starters. 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. Searching for DOS to WINDOWS Printer Driver
If you already have the cable linking the Z88 to your PC and a printer connected to your PC, you can print from your Z88 now.ĭownload this program, set it to 9600 baud on the Palmtop port together with which COM port your Z88 is plugged into and print away.
Software Requirements Using the PC to print You just need one or two additional items as you should have the other items already. It can be a parallel, network or USB connection. To connect the Z88 to the Serial COM port on the PC. The internal printing command to print to an EPSON FX-80 Printer will be used. The chances are that you already have the printer connected to the computer that you are reading this web page on, so let's start with a list of requirements. Can I use the Z88 to print to a 'Windows only' printer?
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