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For jrhelgeson, Laserwriter IINT redux

Challenge accepted, I've got a IINT here (in fact, I've got 2 of them), and a Win95 computer and a known good serial cable. I'll follow the procedure you specify. If we can get it working, the points are yours with a "A" grade.

rmarotta

Okay if I watch, guys? ;)

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jhance

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Thanks, I have this printer at my office and will try this on Monday.

jrhelgeson

Did you get the opportunity to check it out?

jhance

ASKER

I gathered all the pieces together and power up the LaserWriter. It passes it's self-test and prints out a page by itself. I'll see if I can try it today and report back.

jrhelgeson

Did it work?

jhance

ASKER

Not yet, I'm getting communications between the computer and the printer. The light on the printer blinks for about 60 sec. when I do the "Print test page" from the printer setup. I know data is flowing between the printer and computer as I put my RS232 monitor box in the line and can see data going and the control lines working. But no output. It just stops...

jrhelgeson

Then copy the text file from the DOS prompt that I told you about above!
Your printer is Timing Out!

You will only have to do this once, and you will *never* have to do it again.

I just won a thousand points!

:o)

jr

jhance

ASKER

OK, I admit it. You're a "Windows Printer Stud!"

Thanks....

jrhelgeson

Thank you, {head starting to swell painfully large}

That expertice extends to all operating systems, platforms and means of printing to any printer. Why doest thou think I am resident expert?

{Gloating}

Seriously though, thanks for the challenge. Any time you feel like giving out more points just let me know.

:o)

Joel R. Helgeson