Microsoft Word 5.0 & IBM PagePrinter II (031)

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From: Todd Ogasawara
Date: Sat, 02 Dec 1989 19:21

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I just received my IBM PagePrinter II Model-031 (their latest low end
Postscript printer). One of its features is a software driver that captures
printer requests and sets the printers emulation mode based on which LPTx:
port the output is sent to. For instance, if I send output to LPT1, the
printer sets up for Postscript code. If I send output to LPT2, it sets
itself up for HP LaserJet+ mode. LPT3 is IBM ProPrinter mode. And, LPT4 is
Diablo 630 mode.

My problem is that Microsoft Word completely freezes my machine (locks out
CTRL-ALT-DEL too!) if I try to send anything to the printer when this
emulation software is active.  Everything is fine if I unload the emulation
software.

I called three reps at the local IBM office and got no help with this
problem.  Has anyone else solved it yet?... Thanks..todd

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Todd Ogasawara, U. of Hawaii
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From: todd@uhccux.uhcc.hawaii.edu (Todd Ogasawara)
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Subject: Microsoft Word 5.0 & IBM PagePrinter II (031)
Keywords: printer emulation problem
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Date: 2 Dec 89 19:21:17 GMT
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