Using a USB Printer in QB

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Master-of-Mischief
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Using a USB Printer in QB

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Hello everyone,

Does anyone know how to simulate a USB printer as a LPTn device compatable with QB?
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In theory, if DOS recognizes your printer, you can use in QB as well... using, I believe LPRINT.

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i'm pertty sure this is all but impossible to do in QB many have tried
and many have died in the attempt... :)
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It'll work if the printer has support for printing in MS-DOS. Most newer printer drivers don't have this, though.
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