Action 7-4: Prepare Dos For The Printer (Only Hl-1040/1050) - Brother HL-1020 Service Manual

Action 7-4: Prepare DOS for the Printer
How to Use the Printer in Your DOS Application Software
(without using the Windows system)
Before working with application software that runs in DOS, if you do not already have a
suitable driver installed, you will need to install a printer driver that matches one of the
following supported emulations:
HL-1040 : HP LaserJet IIP, EPSON FX-850, or IBM Proprinter XL printers
HL-1050 : HP LaserJet 6P, EPSON FX-850, or IBM Proprinter XL printers
The following table shows combinations of printer drivers and printer emulation mode. To get
the most out of this printer, you should install an HP printer driver in your application
software.
Printer Model
HL-1040
HL-1050
HL-1040/1050 Epson
HL-1040/1050 IBM
NOTE
The best or recommended printer driver is indicated in bold.
Be sure to choose the correct printer driver in your application software. Failure to do so
may cause poor or inconsistent results.
Ensure that the printing resolution of the HL-1040 is set to 300 dpi in your DOS
application software.
Printer driver supported in
your application software
™
HP LaserJet IIP
™
HP LaserJet II
HP LaserJet 6L/6P
™
HP LaserJet 5L/5P
HP LaserJet 4/4L/4P
HP LaserJet III/IIIP
™
FX-850
®
™
Epson FX-80
®
Proprinter
®
IBM Proprinter
(Only for HL-1040/1050 Users)
Emulation mode to be selected with
the remote printer console program
HP LaserJet IIP emulation mode
Auto emulation selection
™
HP LaserJet 6L/6P emulation mode
Auto emulation selection
™
™
Epson FX-850 emulation mode
Auto emulation selection
IBM Proprinter XL emulation mode
XL
Auto emulation selection
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