Re: Tally printer options

["Jim Franz" <franz400@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

According to the IBM Knowledge Base doc on ascii printers from Tally 
Genicom, the
T6212 is only supported as a remote outq.
jim

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jmmckee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 10:18 PM
Subject: Re: Tally printer options


> Quoting franz400@xxxxxxxxxxxx:
>
> > Have set up a Tally T6212 as a rmtoutq with a Jet Direct, but the lack
> > of operator control is unacceptable. Right now the Tally printer only
> > has parallel cable. Tally's website has 2 ethernet controller options.
> > I know I-O makes a print server box. Looking for a well tested reliable
> > solution. Need to get back forms alignment and other controls for check
> > printing, etc. Any suggestions for a proven solution would be
> > appreciated. Need to get an answer quick.
> > tia
> > Jim Franz
> > --
>
> This may be a naive question: Why not use CRTDEVPRT?
>
> Device is 3812.  Set forms to *AUTOCUT.
>
> Obviously, the device type does not match, even remotely, the actual
> printer. But, there are other parameters that have, in my limited
> experience, made a
> functional device.
>
> Maybe some printers can't be driven this way?
>
> John McKee
>
>
>
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