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Resolved How to print a “Print to file†file?

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by SVEN, 2009/11/26.

  1. 2009/11/26
    SVEN

    SVEN Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I guys,

    I was on line and filled in some form and wanted a hardcopy of that form, but was not close to a printer and decided to use the "Print To File" option to save the file.
    Well, I am back and have a printer again, but I am at a loss on how to print this.
    Right clicking on it does not give me the option to print the file and importing it in to word produces only code characters.
    Any help will be appreciated.

    Sven
     
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  2. 2009/11/26
    TonyT

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    Open a command prompt:
    Start > Run > cmd > Enter key

    In command window type:
    cd <path to file>

    example
    Open the folder where the prn or ps file is located and copy & paste the file path:
    Code:
    cd C:\Documents and Settings\Your User Name\My Documents
    Next, if have usb port printer type:
    Code:
    COPY /B file.prn \\computer_name\printer_share_name
    if have parrellel port printer type:
    Code:
    COPY /B file.prn LPT1:
    To find your computer name go to Control Panel, open the System folder, then click on Computer Name. The info you want is shown after Full computer name.

    To find your printer share name, go to Control Panel, open the Printers folder, then right-click on your printer and select Sharing. The share name will appear there. If your printer is not shared, select the Share this printer radio button and enter a share name.
     
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  4. 2009/11/26
    SVEN

    SVEN Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    TonyT,
    I got a problem and don’t know what to do.

    The file is called “toys.prn”
    It is located at: C:\Documents and Settings\Sven Albrecht\PrintHood
    The Computer name is: SvenAlbrecht
    The printer name is: printer

    As per your instruction for a USB printer I typed:
    C:\Documents and Settings\Sven Albrecht\PrintHood>copy /B toys.prn \\SvenAlbrecht\printer
    There is a space between B and Toys and .prn and \\

    Then I hit enter and get the following error:
    The system cannot find the file specified.

    What am I doing wrong?
    Thanks for your help
    Sven
     
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  5. 2009/11/27
    TonyT

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    type:
    cd C:\Documents and Settings\Sven Albrecht\PrintHood

    type next:
    copy /B toys.prn \\SvenAlbrecht\printer
     
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  6. 2009/11/27
    SVEN

    SVEN Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi TonyT

    I did exactly as you typed it and I get the same error as above.

    What am i missing?
    Thanks

    PS. the file is now in the printer and faxes folder.
    I tried to drop it on the printer, but it tells me i can not and to open it with the propper software and print from there. or something like that
     
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  7. 2009/11/28
    TonyT

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  8. 2009/11/28
    SVEN

    SVEN Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Success!!

    Thanks TonyT
     
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