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Chapter 5 : DOS Printing
The DOS Printing Utilities
The "Printer Drivers and Utilities for Windows
3.1x and Windows 95" software disk included
with your SuperScript 1260 printer contains two
utility programs for the DOS environment that
provide a number of printer control and monitor-
ing features. These programs are:
• The DOS Control Panel: a program you run
from the DOS prompt which enables you to
specify a number of printer settings and to
print sample pages.
• The DOS Status Monitor: a memory-resident
(TSR) program that can pop up in DOS
programs to give you real-time feedback
about your printer's status, as well as
enabling you to pause and resume printing,
reset the printer, or eject a page.
These two programs are primarily useful to DOS
users who do not use Microsoft Windows. Many of
the functions of the SuperScript 1260 DOS
printing utility programs are also available in the
SuperScript 1260 Windows Status Monitor and
Windows Printer Driver.
Note:
Some of the printer settings can
only be changed using the DOS Control
Panel. These settings include:
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default font, default symbol set, lines per
page, horizontal offset and vertical offset.
These settings will not override your
application settings and are explained in
the section below called "Change Printer
Settings."
The DOS Status Monitor and Printer Control
Panel are designed to work seamlessly with each
other and with the SuperScript 1260 Windows
Status Monitor. This seamless interaction is possi-
ble because the DOS and Windows programs
share the same configuration file. If you are print-
ing from a DOS application within Windows, you
should rely on the Windows Status Monitor not
the Dos Status Monitor because Windows is con-
trolling your print job.
Printing from DOS Programs
When you print from DOS programs, your Super-
Script 1260 printer automatically uses LaserJet IIP
emulation mode. When printing from a DOS pro-
gram, you must select the LaserJet IIP as the
installed printer if your program gives you a
choice.
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