9.
Use this DOS command to copy the print file to the port where the
printer is connected:
copy filename lptn /b
In the above example,
•
copy
is the DOS copy command.
•
filename
is the name of the print file created in step 3.
•
lptn
is the port where your printer is connected. For example,
lpt1
or
lpt2
.
•
/b
instructs the computer to send the data in binary form.
Note: Avoid using the DOS Print command to send a job to the printer
port. The Print command causes printing delays.
Changing print settings for DOS applications
If possible, use options in your DOS application to change printer
settings. Use the steps below only if you want to change a printer
setting that does not exist in your DOS application.
1.
From Printer Manager, click the DOS Printing tab.
2.
Change settings as needed.
Enabling Sharp MFP DOS printing
To enable DOS printing to the Sharp Colour MFP:
1.
From Printer Manager, click the Options tab.
2.
Make sure Disable Colour MFP DOS Printing (Enable DOS Printing
to other Printers) is not checked.
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