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2908.0. "WNT4.0 on P5 / DECwriter 500 problem" by SHRCTR::WADAMS () Fri Feb 07 1997 09:46

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Note 162.0           P5/133 WNT 4.0 - DECwriter 500i problem          No replies
SHRCTR::WADAMS                                       30 lines  31-JAN-1997 23:14
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    I have a configuration of a Celebris 133 with WNT4.0 and trying to
    setup a DECwriter 500i without success.  The DECwriter 500i driver
    comes from the WNT 4.0 CD.  I have set the port to LPT1.
    
    When I print, I get a printer busy message and the Color LED blinks.
    I've tried the following:
    	- in setup, have tried all possible protocols:
    		- bi directional
    		- compatible
    		- EPP 1.9
    		- EPP 1.7
    		- ECP-DMA1
    		- ECP-DMA3
    
    	- powering off and on to reset printer
    	- cables are securely attached
    	- verified printing works with self-test (holding printer
    	  buttns down) and do receive a print test page.
    
    	- after each reboot, printer cycles through some sequences
          and then kicks out a page, loads up another page.  When the 
    	  system comes to full boot, at the logon prompt, the 'color' led
    	  goes back to blinking.  The blink is a single sequence.
    
    Is there known problems with WNT 4.0 DECwriter 500i drivers?
    Any help appreciated.
    
    Thanks
    Wayne 
    

    I solved my own problem...loaded the 520i driver.....ooopppss