asked on OKI MicroLine Printing problems
We're struggling to persuade Windows 7 to print to an OKI Microline 320 Elite printer connected to the network by an HP JetDirect. We've tried a whole raft of drivers:
OKI ML 320 Elite (Microline)
OKI ML 320 Elite (IBM)
OKI ML320 (Epson)
OKI Microline 320 Turbo
OKI Generic Dot-Matrix 9Pin Printer
Generic IBM Graphics 9pin
Epson FX Series 1 (80)
Epson LX/FX Series 2 (80)
We have a number of OKIs of varying age and I know some models vary in emulation hence the variety above. Typically the best we're seeing is each individual 9-pin line appearing upside down and back to front.
Has anyone had any experience with printing to these things from Windows client OSs to know what might work? I know we've been struggling with XP too.
The printer is in itself working, as an old system that runs atop Linux is fine printing labels to it.
Thanks.
OKI ML 320 Elite (Microline)
OKI ML 320 Elite (IBM)
OKI ML320 (Epson)
OKI Microline 320 Turbo
OKI Generic Dot-Matrix 9Pin Printer
Generic IBM Graphics 9pin
Epson FX Series 1 (80)
Epson LX/FX Series 2 (80)
We have a number of OKIs of varying age and I know some models vary in emulation hence the variety above. Typically the best we're seeing is each individual 9-pin line appearing upside down and back to front.
Has anyone had any experience with printing to these things from Windows client OSs to know what might work? I know we've been struggling with XP too.
The printer is in itself working, as an old system that runs atop Linux is fine printing labels to it.
Thanks.
Windows XPWindows 7Printers and Scanners
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cantoris
how is it connected?
it should work on a parallel port with the generic IBM driver
avoid using an usb dongle - better use a PCI to parallel port adapter card
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Port-Parallel-Adapter-PCI1PECP/dp/B00006B8BS
here a PCIe one : http://www.softio.com/LF769kb.htm
it should work on a parallel port with the generic IBM driver
avoid using an usb dongle - better use a PCI to parallel port adapter card
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Port-Parallel-Adapter-PCI1PECP/dp/B00006B8BS
here a PCIe one : http://www.softio.com/LF769kb.htm
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Thanks for looking.
Never had any issues.
It is possible that your problem lies with the HP Jet Direct.
Start with this.
Temporarily move the printer to the workstation that needs to print to it and connect directly via the USB/Centronics port.
See if the OS will autodetect the printer and prints correctly.
Go from there....