IBM Thinkpad laptop running Win 2K with some RB Dos 6.5++ software. This week, the laptop cannot print from RB Dos.
After some experimentation, I see that nothing will print from DOS. If I do COPY README.TXT LPT1:, the command returns without an error, but no output is ever generated. Same results using the DOS EDIT command to print. The printer, an HP Deskjet 5650, is correctly installed on the parallel port. Windows programs can print to the printer. The parallel port is marked as installed and working in the Windows Hardware Device Manager. I looked for a Net Use command that might have redirected the output, but there is none in effect for LPT1 and my attempt to delete any such mapping got an error that the network device could not be found. If I boot in Safe Mode and try my printing tests, I get the error that LPT1: is not an existing device (I tried LPT1, PRN, and PRN: also). I don't know whether this is indicative of a problem or whether Safe Mode disables these devices for safety. The computer does use a docking station, however I tried these tests both in and out of the station with the same results. HELP! -- Larry
