Unable to Print to Local Port from WordPerfect for DOS

ID: Q158780

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51
Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51

SYMPTOMS

When you try to print to a local port from WordPerfect 5.1 for DOS, the print job may not print until you exit the application. However, when you print to a network port, the print job is successful.

CAUSE

In WordPerfect, the Print to Hardware Port option is disabled.

RESOLUTION

Use the following steps to enable this option in WordPerfect:

Press SHIFT+F7.

Press S for Select Printer.

With your current printer selected, press 3 for Edit.

Press 7 for Print to Hardware Port.

If this option is set to No, change it to Yes by pressing 1.

MORE INFORMATION

The Print to Hardware Port option is used to help WordPerfect communicate with nonstandard printer ports. This option may not work with all printer ports. It may also be used to change the interrupt request level (IRQ) or base address of the printer port.

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REFERENCES

WordPerfect 5.1 for DOS Online Help, in Advanced Printer Setup.

Additional query words: prodnt wp wpdos

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbprint ntprint ntdosap NTSrvWkst
Version : 3.5 3.51
Platform : winnt
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