"Gilles Schipper" <[log in to unmask]> wrote in message
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> If it's defined now as printer type 99, it is using printer type file
> TT99.PUB.SYS - which can be examined and/or modified with the utility
> TTUTIL.PUB.SYS.
>
> Not knowing what is contained in TT99, I would suggest that a printer type
> of 18 would best suit that printer. Printer type 22 would be best suited
> for printers that support a specific HP printer communications protocol
> that was last included with the laserjet series 2 family of printers. This
> special protocol is/was also available from 3rd-party printer accessory
> companies whose names escape me at the moment - but  I'm sure others on
> this list can identify.

As far as I remember, ESI (Extended Systems Inc ?) was selling Status3000
cards which would fit in old LaserJet 4, 4Si, etc. but not sure those or
equivalent are still available.  HP serial port definitely doesn't support
"status checking" so term type 18 is only one available.  Your termtype 99
is probably a "variant" of TT18...

...
>> >I have an HP 8100N printer direct connected through the DTC to my
> >HP3000 968.  I'm wondering what Printer Type should be indicated in
> >NMMGR?
> >
> >It looks to be set at 99 right now.  The problem is when the printer
> >runs out of paper, reports just keep spooling to the printer and
> >disappear rather than waiting until the printer has paper and can
> >print.  I'm not sure how I'm supposed to tell if type 18, 21, or 22 is
> >the right type.
> >

Also, question may sound stupid but as far as I remember, the "N" in 8100N
stands for "Network" so your printer has a network card.  Why don't you just
apply most recent network spooler patches on your system and then print over
network ???

Hope this will help !

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