Print Page - Initializing print process?

Title: Initializing print process?
Post by: tallgeese84 on April 28, 2005, 10:28:18 PM

Hello,

Im having an issue with figuring out how to actually start the printer to print, lets say a string. I was told you need to send a carriage return, line feed to the printer before it starts. I have tried this with no success. Here is what I was trying to do:

mov   dx, 10
   mov   ah,05h
   int   21h

   mov   dx,13
   mov   ah,05h
   int   21h

Is this the correct way for doing this?

Title: Re: Initializing print process?
Post by: MichaelW on April 29, 2005, 01:19:52 AM

AFAIK this method will not work for a Windows-only printer, even if it is connected via a parallel port.

Title: Re: Initializing print process?
Post by: thomasantony on April 30, 2005, 02:05:49 AM

Hi,
It won't work for someone with a USB printer(like me?)

Thomas :U

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