epson 400
-should NOT be using ECP (spp, standard or bi-directional)
-cable length should not be more than 6"
-dos test will not work ->this uses an ESC/P raster chip, it has no instructions for ESC/P2, which is required for DOS printing.
-raw format is correct
-check lpt.vxd
-uncheck both boxes in spool settings (details tab in the driver)
-try printing directly to printer - in port settings, details tab of driver....
-make sure you have the correct driver!!
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