Need printer that works with DOS
Muskie
My grandfather's printer went out, and he has an antiquated computer
setup in his office. No windows at all, just DOS. He is happy with how
this setup works, so getting windows is out of the question.
What I need is a printer that will work with DOS that doesn't need
windows, and the drivers for it.
If there are any newer models , or any other options, please let me
know.
-Muskie
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Before you buy.
Serban-Mihai Popescu
> What I need is a printer that will work with DOS that doesn't need
> windows, and the drivers for it.
should be able to), then hurry up and buy the Lexmark Optra 40 - these
days you can find one for less than 100 bucks.
Serban
KZ Night
> days you can find one for less than 100 bucks.
>
> Serban
Where can I look to find one for under $100?
-KZ
Gordon R. Frey
Muskie <sla...@my-deja.com> wrote in article
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> Hey all-
>
>
> My grandfather's printer went out, and he has an antiquated computer
> setup in his office. No windows at all, just DOS. He is happy with how
> this setup works, so getting windows is out of the question.
>
> What I need is a printer that will work with DOS that doesn't need
> windows, and the drivers for it.
Any PCL printer will work with DOS, just you the drivers for an HPIII.
Most wordprocessing programs have a selection of printers to choose from
and most current printers, laser that is will be backward compatable with
at least one of the printers listed. But most ink jets will not be able to
be used but in text mode only.
Gordon
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>
> Hey all-
>
> My grandfather's printer went out, and he has an antiquated computer
> setup in his office. No windows at all, just DOS. He is happy with how
> this setup works, so getting windows is out of the question.
>
> What I need is a printer that will work with DOS that doesn't need
> windows, and the drivers for it.
>
> know.
>
> -Muskie
> sla...@my-deja.com
>
> Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> Before you buy.
Most any Epson should do the trick.
The newer Epsons all will recognize old Epson setps.
OTOH check out ebay for auctions of old printers.
LB
Andrew Rossmann
> My grandfather's printer went out, and he has an antiquated computer
> setup in his office. No windows at all, just DOS. He is happy with how
> this setup works, so getting windows is out of the question.
>
> What I need is a printer that will work with DOS that doesn't need
> windows, and the drivers for it.
>
> If there are any newer models , or any other options, please let me
> know.
If you want a new inkjet, you can try the HP 610/612 (typically under
US$100) or the 840. You could go up to the newer 900 series, but they are
almost certainly worth more than the computer! All support PCL and will
work with plain text or any program that supports a LaserJet (for black
only) or old DeskJet model for fancier print. If you are looking at older
or used models, AVOID the 710/712/720/722/820. These are all host-based
model that will NOT work in DOS.
You can also try a bottom-end Epson, as the ESC/P2 language is just an
extension of their older language going back to the dot-matrix days. If you
have software that supports the LQ-2550, you can even get color. Avoid
Epson's 400 series, as it's a semi-host based printer (does plain text, but
does not understand the old dot-matrix codes.)
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Serban-Mihai Popescu
> Where can I look to find one for under $100?
the Optra40 (because of their new Optra45 ?) and several internet
outlets offered them at incredible low prices (I saw them also on e.g.
egghead.com).
You need to do a little web search...
Serban
Lance Edmonds
>If the DOS programs your grandfather uses can print PostScript (and most
>should be able to),
Wow! Thats a sweeping statement... In all the years I've been dealing
with PC's that are running DOS software, the percentage of offices
that use software that can produce PostScript output would be in the
minority, and of those, it would be limited to certain brands of
Wordprocesser software. Virtually none that run vertical market or
custom software are likelty to support PostScript.
I guess YMMV!
However, the original post needs to be more specific about what type
of printer he/she is loking for, based on the type of work it is going
ot be doing, before a serious recommendation can be made.
My $0.02.
--Lance