hi there how can i stop error me

[dh362]

hi there

how can i stop error messages from a printer hardware-based? i just want to catch those error messages that they'll not arrive at e.g. a pager.

thx

 

[GeniuS22]

Be more specific please!! Knowledge is the first step to Greatness!!!

 

[dh362]

hi genius22,
i'd like to simulate to the printer that there's always paper in there (also when there is no paper!). i want to change the pins, but i don't know how exactly it works...

 

[dinosnake]

Yes the paper out sensor is hardware based. It can be optical or physical inside the printer. You will have to take the printer apart to fudge the paper sensor.

Also, pin 12 of the parallel interface goes high (that is, shows +5V) to show an out of paper error. Therefore you should also be able to remove the pin 12 signal (cut / unsolder / pull pin, etc) and it should also work. However, with modern priners the way they are, there is no guarantee as that sensor line can be programmed for anything nowadays... Your mileage may vary...