How to set up printers in Sage MAS 90 and 200. How to print in Sage MAS 90 and Sage MAS 200
Entry Type: Informational
Product: Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200
Application: Library Master
Version Reported: 3.31
Subject:
How to set up printers in Sage MAS 90. Overall setup questions about setting up printers in Sage MAS 90 for Windows, or the Device Configurator on any Sage MAS 90 product.
Possible Resolution:
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A. Windows Printers
1. In Sage MAS 90, make certain the File / Preferences / Character Prefs "Set as Default Windows Printer" box is NOT checked, or Windows printing will be intercepted by the Device Configurator printer set in the "Default Printer" pulldown list.
Note: Charater Prefs is not available as of Level 4.00.
2. Sage MAS 90 will automatically print to the default Windows printer if 'Set as Default Windows Printer' box is not checked, provided that a default Windows printer has been set up in Windows. If no default printer is set up, only the option "Export to File" will be available.
3. Sage MAS 90 will print to other Windows printers with the following settings:
a) Click on 'Printer Setup' button in the report Options window, then select the desired Windows printer from the Printer drop-down list.
Note: Device Configurator printers, Print to File, and Deferred printing can also be selected from Printer Setup.
4. Dot Matrix Printers with Windows Driver
a) Verify that File / Preferences / Windows Prefs / 'Use Graphical Report Format' is enabled (checked). Any settings in Printer Prefs will not be recognized by Sage MAS 90 if this box is not checked.
b) Veriy that File / Preferences / Character Prefs / 'Set as Default Windows Printer' box is not checked, to ensure that reports will default to the Windows printer driver.
c) Select Printer Preferences tab, then select the printer on the printer list, select the 'Show Native Printer Fonts Only' box, then select a font other than 'Default' in the Font drop-down lists. This may require some trial and error until a desirable font is found. Selecting a native font should speed up printing considerably.
Note: Some printers (usually Epsons) will not display any native fonts. Scalable fonts can be downloaded from the Epson website at [URL unfurl="true"]http://www.epson.com/support/pdip_p.html[/URL] . Look for 'Printer Driver v2.0 (Scalable Font Support)'. The download file itself is 'MS_WIN.EXE'. It should be ok for any version of Windows. Other compatible printer drivers can also be tried. If native fonts still will not display, check if 'Show only True Type fonts' has been selected for the system.
Note: Sage Software Customer Support cannot guarantee the content or availability of third party websites. Sage Software Customer Support also cannot assist in this task.
d) Verify that 'Use Graphical Reports' is not selected for the specific printer.
B. Device Configurator Windows Printers (Winprnt) printers:
In Device Configurator, select Device Type of 'Windows Printer', then select either 'Default Windows Printer' or the desired Windows printer from the pop-up list.
Note: The printer should be set up as a 'Local' printer if a specific Windows printer is selected. Other workstations might get "Printer in use" errors or similar if that device is selected. Setting the printer as a 'Local' printer will ensure that only that workstation will see the printer device. All local printers must have unique device codes (e.g. Do not create more than on "LP1" printer in Device Configurator)
C. Device Configurator Physical Device (DOS) printers:
Note: Device Configurator printers are not available in General Ledger and Library Master, as of Level 4.00. All modules that are upgraded to Level 4 standards use Crystal Reports, which cannot use Device Configurator printers.
1. DOT MATRIX - Most dot matrix printers work with Epson FX Series, Epson 80 Series, or 80/132 column parallel drivers. If the printer DIP switches on the printer are set to IBM mode, IBM Proprinter driver can be used. Experimenting with other drivers in Driver Code drop-down list with user's specific printer for a good match may be required, depending on setup and emulation.
2. LASER PRINTERS - Laser printers in Device Configurator typically work well with 'HP Laser Series II, III, or IV drivers, depending on actual printer emulation. Consult printer's manual for acceptable emulations.
D. Device Configurator printer printing to a Windows address using a DOS driver:
In Device Configurator, select Device Name of Windows Printer Port, select the Windows Printer address desired and then the DOS driver, followed by remaining attributes.
