Microsoft KB Archive/21047

Not Getting a Complete Printout on an Apple LaserWriter

PSS ID Number: Q21047 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

2.x 3.x 4.00 5.00 5.50 6.00

MS-DOS

= SUMMARY =

If you are experiencing problems receiving a complete printout with the Apple LaserWriter, the following are a few items to check:

  Print Options Printer should be set to APPLASER.PRD or APPLAND.PRD in Word versions 2.x or 3.x, POSTSCRP.PRD or POSTSCRL.PRD in Word version 4.00, and POSTSCRP.PRD in Word version 5.00. In Word version 5.50, use POSTSCRP.PRD in File Printer Setup (ALT, F, R), Printer File (ALT+P).   The following DOS MODE command should be executed before entering Word: MODE COMx:9600,N,8,1,P (where x is the number of the serial port being used).   The .INI associated with the printer driver should be in the same directory as the printer driver.   Mode redirection should not be done.   Print Options Setup should be set to “COM1:” or “COM2:”. In Word version 5.50, set “COM1:” or “COM2:” in the File Printer Setup (ALT, F, R) Connect To (ALT+C) field.   The appropriate cable configuration for your computer should be used. The most common cause of not getting any printout, or only getting a few pages of a long document, is an improper cable connection. 

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