Microsoft KB Archive/32235

Incorrect Printer Setup in Apple LaserWriter II NT/NTX Manual

PSS ID Number: Q32235 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

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MS-DOS

= SUMMARY =

The “Apple LaserWriter II NT/NTX Owners Guide” (1988) incorrectly states on page 113 that the communications settings for the COM1: serial port of an MS-DOS computer should be set with the MS-DOS MODE command as follows:

mode com1:96,n,7,1,p

When a Word document is sent to the printer with these incorrect settings (using the POSTSCRP.PRD or POSTSCRL.PRD printer driver selected under Print Options Printer), the LaserWriter’s LED indicator will flash for a moment, but no output will be created.

The correct settings for serial communication with the Apple LaserWriter II NT/NTX should specify 8 data bits, not 7, as stated in the manual.

The correct MODE statement should read:

mode com1:96,n,8,1,p

= MORE INFORMATION =

This information was corrected in the 1990 edition of the “LaserWriter II NT/NTX Owner’s Guide.” On page 146, the MODE statement is shown as:

mode com1:96,n,8,1,p

Reference(s):

“LaserWriter II NT/NTX Owner’s Guide.” 1988, page 113.

“LaserWriter II NT/NTX Owner’s Guide.” 1990, page 146. KBCategory: kbprint KBSubcategory:

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