07010529.txt 01-Jul-00


Subject: Print Problem HP710 (GDI printer)
From: rclarijs@bigfoot.com

HP710C is a so called GDI printer. The printer hasn't built
  in fonts and cannot be used from native DOS!! It can be
  use from a DOS-BOX. The printerdriver captures the LPT1
  port, makes the font and sent it to the printer:  DIR >
  LPT1  works for example.
Clipper seems to talk to LPT1 on a different way I assume!!
  Output doesn't print??!!On a normal printer it does!!
You can use:
SET DEVICE TO PRINTER (set printer on, set printer to lpt1)
later @SAY ..
@QOUT
TYPE <file> TO PRINTER (set printer on, set printer to lpt1)
COPY <file> TO LPT1
maybe other statements
I'm sure TYPE <file> TO PRINTER doesn't work. Do the other
  syntaxes work??!! What is the best way to handle your
  print output??
You will say try it yourself! But the user who has the
  problem is a real dummy!!!

Thanx
Ron Clarijs from holland