I want to set up a printer under Windows XP to send its data to a file, without the control characters.?
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set it up with the installation driver cd ,\nor cotrol pannel\nprinter ans faxes
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File and printer sharing needs to be enabled.  Next you share a folder.  I can't remember the exact procedure; it's been too long since I've seen Windows 98.
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To print, go to the FILE menu and pick PRINT.  When the box comes up, hit PROPERTIES next to your selected printer.  From there, you can select various options. \n\nYou see, when you use the PRINT BUTTON on the button bar, it just prints without asking you the settings.  So use the menu. \n\nGood luck
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Any printer that is connected to the computer Via USB cable would not be able to print from DOS Based program.\nIt is a limitation in Windows as USB devices are not recognized by DOS applications.\n\nI found an application this is supposed to work from DOS.  But i'm not sure how effective and proper the application is.\nhttp://www.dosprn.com/\nhttp://www.dos2usb.com/
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if the printer dint come with a disc u can either try ADD printer or get the driver form the manufactures webstie .\n\nif ur using windows xp just follow these steps:-\n\nTo add a printer attached to your computer\n\n1.\n\n\nConnect the printer to the appropriate port on your computer according to the printer manufacturer's documentation, and verify that it is ready to print.\n\n2.\n\n\nAlthough Windows automatically detects and installs most printers, you might need to provide additional information to complete the installation. Choose from the following, depending on the type of printer you have.\n\nInstall a parallel port (LPT) attached printer\n\nIf your printer attaches to your computer with a parallel port (LPT port), connect the printer to your computer, and then open Printers and Faxes Double-click Add Printer to start the Add Printer Wizard, and then click Next. Click Local Printer, make sure the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box is selected, and then click Next. Depending on the printer you are installing, a Found New Hardware message or the Found New Hardware Wizard appears to notify you that the printer has been detected and that installation has begun. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the printer installation. (You do not need to continue with the following instructions.)\n\nAlternatively, after connecting your printer, you can start or restart your computer to allow to automatically detect and start the Found New Hardware Wizard.\n\nThe printer icon will be added to your Printers and Faxes folder.\n\nInstall a USB or IEEE 1394 printer\n\nIf you install a universal serial bus (USB) or IEEE 1394 printer, detects it and automatically starts the Found New Hardware Wizard. You do not need to shut down or restart your computer; just follow the instructions on the screen to finish the setup.\n\nThe printer icon will be added to your Printers and Faxes folder.\n\nInstall an infrared printer\n\nIf you install an infrared printer, detects it and automatically installs it. You do not need to shut down or restart your computer. First, make sure that the infrared-enabled computer and the printer are turned on. Then, position the computer and printer within approximately 1 meter of each other to establish a wireless infrared connection. After several seconds, the computer recognizes the printer, and the appropriate drivers are installed on the computer. If the drivers are not included with , prompts you to insert a manufacturer's disk containing the drivers. (You do not need to continue with the rest of the steps in this topic.)\n\nThe printer icon will be added to your Printers and Faxes folder.\n\nIf your computer is not infrared-capable, you can attach an infrared transceiver to your serial (COM) port. For more information, see Related Topics.\n\n3.\n\n\nIf you could not install your printer using Plug and Play, or if the printer is attached to your computer with a serial (COM) port, then open Printers and Faxes\n\n4.\n\n\nDouble-click Add Printer to start the Add Printer Wizard, and then click Next.\n\n5.\n\n\nClick Local printer, and then click Next.\n\n6.\n\n\nFollow the instructions on the screen to finish setting up the printer by selecting a printer port, selecting the manufacturer and model of your printer, and typing a name for your printer.\n\nIn Whistler Server, the Add Printer Wizard shares the printer and publishes it in Active Directory by default, unless you select Do not share this printer in the wizard's Printer Sharing screen. In Windows XP Professional, the Add Printer Wizard doesn't share the printer automatically; you need to select Share as to share and publish the printer.\n\n\nhope this is helpful to you......!
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My computer dosen't use ink, but my printer does.
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Go to the printers menu:\n\nStart->setttings->printers(win 98/me/2000)\nStart->control panel->printers & other hardware -> printers (winxp)\n\nRight click the icon of your printer and click cancel all jobs.\n\nRestart the PC and it should work correctly.
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Hi! Okay, if you want to add it as an option just follow the steps below!\n\n1. Open the control panel.\n2. Select Printers and other hardware.\n3. Click add a printer.\n4. Click next to continue.\n5. Select 'Local Printer' and check the automatically detect option.\n6. Click next to continue.\n7. Click next to continue.\n8. Choose Microsoft Document imaging writer port when asked to choose a port to use.\n9. Click next to continue.\n10. Select generic as the manufacturer and select generic / text only as the printer.\n11. Click next to continue.\n12. Name the printer "Microsoft Office Document Image Writer".\n13. Select Yes if you wish to use it as your default printer.\n14. Click next to continue.\n15. Choose whether you want to use it as your default printer.\n16. Click next to continue.\n17. Choose whether you want to print a test page.\n18. Click finish to complete the wizard.\n\nI hope this works for you, if you have any problems just post and I will try to help out!
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I found the link below which basically says to access your locally connected printer on usb via the net use command in dos.  Then you can redirect LPT1 to the printer.  Very clever.
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Make sure you have a color printer defined and set as default printer in excel. Wierd, I know!
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As far as I know it's not possible. You'll have to use Word or a similar program like in OpenOffice.org
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Hey Tony,\nIf you are using Windows XP PRO or Home edition go to the Start button and select Control Panel. When the control panel opens up choose Printers and Faxes. When the window opens for Printers and Faxes move your mouse to an open area on the widow and right click your mouse and scroll down to ADD PRINTER.\nJohn\nA+ Certified Professional.
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That cant be done the default printer is the one for windows it cannot be diferent for one program or another, the system printer is the one u should use if u want to use a different one u have to select it from the drop down menu, if u want to change the default panel u should try printers in the control panel, right click over the one u want and select make default\nand thats it !!
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a printer with an ip address
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******IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A DISK\n\n1) Connect the printer cable to the appropriate port on your computer according to the printer manufacturer's instructions. \n\n2) Plug the power cord of the printer into a wall outlet and turn the printer on. \n\n3) Open Printers and Faxes. \n\n4)Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer to open the Add Printer Wizard, and then click Next. \n\n5)Click Local printer or stand-alone network printer, clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next. \n\n6) Most computers use a parallel port (LPT1) to send information to a printer that's directly attached to the computer. So in the Use the following port list, click LPT1: (Recommended Printer Port), and then click Next. Some plotters, however, may connect to the computer through one of the serial (COM) ports. If that's the case for you, click one of the serial (COM) ports. \n\n7) Follow the directions that appear. \nWhen you are finished, the printer appears in Printers and Faxes. If you want to print a test page, first make sure your printer is turned on and ready to print.
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Assuming that the printer is connected to a desktop workstation, it needs to be shared before the laptop can use it. If you're running Microsoft operating systems, you'll also want both the desktop and the laptop in the same workgroup.\n\nAssuming you're using Windows XP...\n\nTo share the printer, right-click on the printer icon and select the "Sharing" tab. Click the "Share this printer" radio button and give the printer a share name. If you're running any Windows operating systems older than Windows 2000, keep the share name under 15 characters and don't use spaces.\n\nTo ensure both computers are in the same workgroup, open the Network Connections applet and select the "Advanced" menu. Select "Network Identification..." and click the "Change" button on the "Computer Name" tab of the System Properties window that opens up. Ensure the "Workgroup" radio button is selected in the "Member Of" box, then enter a workgroup name (15 characters or less). Click "OK" until all windows are closed and reboot the computer. Repeat the process on the other computer.\n\nOnce both computers are in the same workgroup and the printer is shared, you should be able to add a networked printer simply by using the "Add Printer..." wizard. Good luck!
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If you are using xp then you can use system restore to go back to the settings before you installed the printer driver.