Microsoft KB Archive/20988

Manual Feed on the Apple LaserWriter

PSS ID Number: Q20988 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

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MS-DOS

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Word does not directly support manual feed on the Apple LaserWriter. However, the following method allows the use of manual feed:

  Create a text file that contains the following three lines: serverdict begin 0 exitserver statusdict /manualfeed true put ^D   Type “COPY FILENAME COMx:” (where x is the number of the serial port the printer is connected to: either 1 or 2) at the DOS prompt before starting Word.   To end manual feed, either turn off the printer or send a file with the following contents: serverdict begin 0 exitserver statusdict /manualfeed false put ^D 

Please note that the “^D” is the single CTRL+D (ASCII decimal 4) character, not the two characters “^” and “D”. If you are using DOS to create the file, type CTRL+D by simultaneously pressing the CTRL key and the “D” key.

If you are using Word to create the file, type CTRL+D by holding down the ALT key and typing “4” on the numeric keypad on the right-hand side of the keyboard.

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