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=== Printing from Windows (Generic/Text Only Driver) === | === Printing from Windows (Generic/Text Only Driver) === | ||
Windows still has the option to use the ancient “Generic/Text Only Driver”. Just like DOS, this “driver” | Windows still has the option to use the ancient “Generic/Text Only Driver”. Just like DOS, this “driver” simply tosses text at the parallel port. Simply install this driver after plugging the parallel cable into the PC. | ||
Unfortunately, this driver lacks helpful configuration options (notably, the margin size cannot be reduced). Stick to FreeDOS or Linux if the Windows drivers aren’t enough. | Unfortunately, this driver lacks helpful configuration options (notably, the margin size cannot be reduced). Stick to FreeDOS or Linux if the Windows drivers aren’t enough. | ||
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Alternatively, when using a word processor application, choose '''Print''' to send data to the printer. | Alternatively, when using a word processor application, choose '''Print''' to send data to the printer. | ||
=== Printing from Linux/Mac (CUPS) === | === Printing from Linux/Mac (CUPS) === | ||
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Perhaps a Markdown-based print script can be produced. Or, hook up an IBM Model M to the computer, set up a TTY display to /dev/lp0, and create an impromptu teletype! | Perhaps a Markdown-based print script can be produced. Or, hook up an IBM Model M to the computer, set up a TTY display to /dev/lp0, and create an impromptu teletype! | ||
* [http://jnocook.net/geek/printing.htm | * [Source: jnocook.net - Printing via LPT1 on a Linux box http://jnocook.net/geek/printing.htm] | ||
== Basic Printer Option Analysis == | == Basic Printer Option Analysis == |