Incompatible Terminal Printers
Updated 07/07/98

The new class of "Windows Printers" cannot be used as a terminal printer as Windows is required for their operation.  Such printers are generally labeled as "Windows" compatible.

A partial list of such printers follows:

• Canon LBP-430W, 460/465
• Epson ActionLaser 1300/W
• Epson EPL-5500/W
• Lexmark WinWriter series
• NEC SuperScript 3000
• Olivetti PG304
• Samsung MyLaser series
• Hp DeskJet PPA printers - 720C,820C,1000C

Discussion

A relatively new class of printers requires Windows in order to drive them.  These "Windows Printers" are cost reduced by removing the printer command logic from the printer.  This logic is moved to a "Windows Driver" which converts print commands and print data to bit stream block for the basic print engine of the printer.  Windows (the PC) does a lot more work and the printer a lot less.  A fast PC is required for good performance.

Terminal Printer Emulation (INFOPRO 5250 Emulation)

With INFOPRO/32 for Windows 95/98/NT, these "Windows Printers" may be used; but the "Windows Print Manager" option in Printer Configuration must be selected.   The "Print Direct to Printer" option cannot be used as this option requires a Driver be selected and no such Driver exists for these printers.