trap all printer output to file

[louisv]

I have tried the following in autoexec.txt:

    No print directives at all

    lpt1 = dummy

    lpt1 = dummy spool tio: 0

    lpt1 = spool tio: 0

I am using an old DOS interpreted zBasic program that expects an old short list of dot matrix printers.  vDos is doing a great job of trapping output to the #LPT1.ASC and #LPT1.TXT files.  The problem is that I am not wanting any printer output.  I intend to print the ASC file from a windows app.  I have read the printing.pdf, but I must be missing something.  That or my system itself is not cooperating.

MS Win 10 Pro 64 bit

Ver. 10.0.18363 Build 18363

Printer attached via network through router

Thanks,

louis

[Jos]

Printer directives belong in config.txt, not autexec.txt.

If you want the printer output handled by a Windows program, it’s of course better to use the .TXT (Unicode) files. And eventually let vDos start the Windows program.

Jos

[louisv]

Well there ya go... My eyes skipped the very clear "in config.txt" in printing.pdf. Shame on me.

thanks,

louis

[Jos]

No sweat, realize the .ASC and .TXT files are always created, though not needed/used by vDos itself.
The left hand of the “=” specifies what your program expects, to the right what vDos should do with that output. Can virtually be anything.
vDos doesn’t trap printer output, it determines what to do when a DOS program prints (it’s a DOS emulator).

Jos