PC Compatibility Card: Configuring GDT PowerPrint

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TOPIC

I am trying to get the Printer Specific option for PC Compatibility printing to work with GDT PowerPrint. GDT tech support ensured that the proper settings are made for the PC side.

Using the GDT Softworks, the Mac OS prints properly. However when printing from the DOS/Windows environment, the PC Print Spooler launches but remains idle. PC spool files appear in the System Folder:Preferences:Spooler folder, but PC Print Spooler does not appear to do anything with these files.

DISCUSSION

Use the following steps to properly configure the GDT PowerPrint software.

Step 1

Connect the printer to your Macintosh using the PowerPrint cable.

Step 2

Install GDT PowerPrint 3.0.1 or later.

Step 3

Choose the Chooser in the Apple Menu, and select the printer.

Step 4

Select the correct port the printer is connected to.

Step 5

Open PC Print Spooler and select Printer Specific in the Preferences window.

Step 6

Switch to the PC environment

Step 7

Launch Windows and go to the printer area (depending on which version of Windows you have this varies).

Step 8

Double-click "Add New Printer" to add the printer.

Step 9

Follow the prompts and install the proper printer driver.

Your printer is now properly configured for printing. The printout may take a little time to print since it has to spool to the Mac OS. PC Print Spooler then tells the GDT driver to print the spool file, then the GDT driver sends the data to the printer.

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