Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!qucdn!gerlachj
Organization: Queen's University at Kingston
Date: Tuesday, 28 May 1991 23:45:07 EDT
From: Jim Gerlach <GERLACHJ@QUCDN.QueensU.CA>
Message-ID: <91148.234507GERLACHJ@QUCDN.QueensU.CA>
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc
Subject: Redirecting PRN --> COM1: or LPT2:

I have just hooked up an HP LaserJet IIIP to two IBM PS/2 computers (30-286
and 50Z) using a Logical Connection Jr. printer sharer. The LC Jr uses serial
connections at 115,000 bps. This requires redirection of the output from the
parallel port to COM1:. In order to keep LPT1: available for our HP PaintJet
I have configured the IIIP as LPT2: (MODE LPT2:=COM1:). However, we have a
couple of old programs that do not support redirecting output to LPT2:. Is
thre any way of redirecting PRN to LPT2: or COM1:? It would also be nice to be
able to use PrintScreen on the IIIP. I have access to both CompuServe and
Simtel if any programs exist there. Thanx in advance for any help.

Jim

Jim Gerlach - Cancer Research Laboratories
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