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Convert FNT to OTF or TTF?

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Peachykeen

Discussion Starter · 4 mo ago

I have an old DOS program that sends FNT font files to the printer. Is there a way to convert FNT fonts to OTF or TTF?
Thanks!

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PeterOz

· #81 · 4 mo ago

create a basic text file. E.G this is a print test for lpt.
save it to C:\Users\[yourname] test.txt
Print that from cmd
open cmd go to C:\Users\[yourname]
print /d:lpt1 test.txt
What happens

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Peachykeen

Discussion Starter · #82 · 4 mo ago

PeterOz said:
create a basic text file. E.G this is a print test for lpt.
saved it to C:\documents and settings\Tricia\desktop
opened cmd and went to C:\documents and settings\Tricia\desktop
Typed:
print /d:lpt1 test.txt
Got error “unable to initialize device lpt1”

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Peachykeen

Discussion Starter · #83 · 4 mo ago

The computer wasn’t connected to the internet, so I’ll connect it and try again.

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I connected to the internet which I really don’t want to do with this old computer.

Strange - the first line below the print command said “can’t find file \d:lpt1
And the next line said test.txt is currently being printed” and it did print.
I disconnected and it wouldn’t print, giving the error msg “unable to initialize device PRN”.

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PeterOz

· #85 · 4 mo ago

you don't need to be connected to the internet

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Peachykeen

Discussion Starter · #86 · 4 mo ago

Right. I think I messed up a setting and set it up to connect when I was setting up sharing.

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PeterOz

· #87 · 4 mo ago

Either delete the printer and set up again
or setup a copy of the printer. You can have more than 1 copy of the same printer

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Peachykeen

Discussion Starter · #88 · 4 mo ago

I deleted the printer and set up it again.
Typed
Print /d:lpt1 test.txt

error “unable to initialize device LPT1”

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PeterOz

· #89 · 4 mo ago

Did it print from usb

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Peachykeen

Discussion Starter · #90 · 4 mo ago

No, it won’t print at all.

I’m not a quitter, but I think I’m getting close and feel so grateful for all the time you’ve spent trying to help me figure this out.

I can just plan to type each page manually and do a “find and replace” when I need to change the names, etc., in the books. If I need to print a larger amount, I’ll study up on merge printing again.

Thanks so much for all your time and help, PeterOz!!

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PeterOz

· #91 · 4 mo ago

Make sure your driver is the XP oki C711
Remember you unzipped the file and it gave yo an xp setup

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Peachykeen

Discussion Starter · #92 · 4 mo ago

I deleted the printer and reinstalled it. I keep getting error messages.
It still seems to want an internet connection.

At this point, if I can’t find a cable that will solve this, I’ll just type each page, insert the updated personalization and printer from my newer computer.

I do appreciate all your time and help, PeterOz!!

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PeterOz

· #93 · 4 mo ago

Peachykeen said:
I keep getting error messages.
It still seems to want an internet connection.

is this when trying to print a test page?
What error message.
I never known a printer needing an internet connection when trying to print via usb.

Peachykeen said:
At this point, if I can’t find a cable that will solve this

What was wrong with the cable I linked to before - The AK Nord?

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Peachykeen

Discussion Starter · #94 · 4 mo ago

I get error messages on CMD screen like can’t initialize lpt1 or PRN. Can’t remember exactly right now.
I checked into a couple of companies that sell the AK NORD, but the reviews weren’t good. As in complaints to the BBB and goods not shipped or refunded.
I’m waiting for a reply from a company in Germany.

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PeterOz

· #95 · 4 mo ago

Peachykeen said:
I get error messages on CMD screen like can’t initialize lpt1 or PRN

Forget this part
You need to get a test page from usb connection first.
before trying to print from usb
Do this to see if usb works.
Net use lpt1: \\family\Oki c711(PS) /delete
You should get a message saying success
Then try test page from printer properties.
Is this the web site?
ak-nord.de - LPT2USB-Cable Parallel/LPT to USB Adapter
.

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Peachykeen

Discussion Starter · #96 · 4 mo ago

That is one website. The other is https://www.digikey.de/de/products/...DaIAQEEDSBaAcgeQEoBEA0cAMgAoAqYAqgMoBCIAugL5A

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Peachykeen

Discussion Starter · #97 · 4 mo ago

PeterOz said:
Forget this part
You need to get a test page from usb connection first.
before trying to print from usb
Do this to see if usb works.
Net use lpt1: \\family\Oki c711(PS) /delete
You should get a message saying success
Then try test page from printer properties.
Is this the web site?
ak-nord.de - LPT2USB-Cable Parallel/LPT to USB Adapter
.

I get an error saying “a command was used with conflicting switches.”
Maybe because I had deleted the printer and reinstalled it?? And when I reinstalled it, the computer chose a PCL6 driver??? I have renamed it but used the updated name in the command.
I typed the original net use command with updated printer name OKIC711. Tried printing the test.txt. Nothing happens.
I feel like I’m going in circles now so I have to throw in the towel. I’m sorry!

I do appreciate your help SO MUCH!

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Peachykeen

Discussion Starter · #98 · 4 mo ago

And interestingly, I turned the printer on first and it asked for a driver for RICOHP C301W. Of course, there isn’t a driver for XP that I could find.

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PeterOz

· #99 · 4 mo ago

I understand your frustration.
What happens when you type
Net use
Press enter

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PeterOz

· #100 · 4 mo ago

Might have to bite the bullet and buy the cable if you hear back from Germany

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