Microsoft KB Archive/28893

PostScript Support for Texas Instruments Printers

PSS ID Number: Q28893 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

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The POSTSCRP/L.PRD file works well with the Texas Instruments PostScript laser printers, TI 2115, TI 2108, and TI 2106, as long as the font cartridges that support the formatted fonts are installed. The TI 2106 is the only model that has all internal fonts. The TI 2106 can also take cartridges.

There are only three cartridges that the printer driver does not support: ITC Souvenir, ITC Lubalin, and ITC Garamond. Commonly, if the cartridge is not securely plugged into the printer, you will not be able to use a font even though the font cartridge is installed.

There is a ROM problem with the printers that shows up when using a parallel interface. With long documents that are heavily formatted, the message “Printer not ready” and “Enter Y to continue or Esc to cancel” will appear. Press Y to continue printing. However, a better workaround is to use the DOS MODE command MODE LPT1:,,P with DOS 3.00 or later. This command sets up for infinite time out.

Texas Instruments plans to have a ROM update that will take care of this problem. Contact TI for further information at (800) 232-3200 or (713) 274-2000 (international customers).

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