printing .zpl from DOS

[Kyliem]

Summary:
Zebra 105SL label printer
Network shared
Attached to jetdirect box (if that makes any diff)
O/S: Windows 2000

Hi, I have a client with a Zebra 105SL label printer which is network shared.

I need submit a print to it via an executed DOS 'copy' or 'print' copy from a 3rd party app or even DOS itself.
I can submit my .zpl files to print successfuly from within Windows, eg notepad etc but not from direct from DOS or my 3rd party Windows program that executes a dos copy or print command. The activity light flickers for a moment so I know the printer receives the data stream but then a great big nothing, zip, nada. This is I presume because from a Windows print it picks up the correct drivers from the network
whereas a DOS comamnd does not. I am guessing here.

I know the extension needs be .zpl but I am at a loss as to how to get the DOS printing working.

I have tried mapping my lpt1 port tot he network share via the command: Net use LPT1 \\myserver\myprinter /persistent:Yes but I still get no output.

Time is running out for me to resolve now and I would appreciate any help. Thanks

 

[jlasman]

If the printer is shared, try...

copy /b zplfile \\servername\printersharename

The filename extension shouldn't matter.

Use the /b option as shown to force a binary copy.


Jim Asman

http://www.spectracolorservices.com