Unable to Print from Command Prompt or MS-DOS Program with USB Printer (259939)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2.5
This article was previously published under Q259939

SYMPTOMS

When you use an MS-DOS window or MS-DOS-based program, you may be unable to print to a printer that uses a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection.

CAUSE

Epson America has confirmed that some Stylus Color and Stylus Photo series inkjet printers that use USB connections are not compatible with some MS-DOS-based programs.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, choose a compatible Epson LQ model or dot matrix printer as your printer. However, the MS-DOS-based program must include a driver for the printer. When you print from a command prompt or lpt1.dos, the port is not supported. If the printer includes both parallel and USB interfaces, connect the printer using a parallel port.

MORE INFORMATION

Please visit the Epson America Support Web site for more information on your specific printer:

http://support.epson.com

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Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/15/2006
Keywords:kbprb kbprint KB259939
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