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From: davep@gapos.bt.co.uk (Dave Parkinson)
Newsgroups: comp.os.minix
Subject: PRINTER DRIVER & CRASHES
Keywords: PRINTER CRASH
Message-ID: <1990Nov26.163624.21402@gapos.bt.co.uk>
Date: 26 Nov 90 16:36:24 GMT
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I'm using MINIX 1.5 (the PH distribution straight out of the wrapper)
on a fast 286 machine with an HP DESKJET 500 printer.  When using the
printer I have problems with the machine re-setting and rebooting
(despite being in protected mode).  The problem only happens when I
print files that are larger than the internal buffer on the Deskjet
(16k).  I've examined the relevant part of the kernel and can't see
any obvious problems.  If I add a few printf()s in the printer driver
to let me know what its upto (eg when it hits a busy condition)
everything is Ok.  Anyone met this or got any suggestions?