OS/2 FAQ List: User's Edition (4 Apr 94)

(2.3) Printer Support

Will OS/2 2.1 work with my printer?

OS/2 2.1 includes support for Hewlett-Packard LaserJets (including the 
LaserJet 4 series), DeskJets (including the new 1200C and 510 models), and 
PaintJets; IBM/Lexmark ExecJets, InkJets, Proprinters, Quickwriters, 
Quietwriters, Pageprinters, and Laserprinters; Epson dot matrix, ink jet, 
and laser printers; Postscript devices; and other printers (e.g. 
Panasonic, Okidata) compatible with these families.  A variety of IBM and 
HP plotters (including HPGL/2 plotters) is also supported.  Drivers for 
NEC dot matrix printers and Canon laser and BubbleJet printers are now 
available for download [See (3.2) Shareware and Freeware Sources or 
contact the Canon Support BBS at 714-438-3325].  Most BubbleJet printers 
also work quite well with either the IBM 4072 ExecJet or IBM 4070 InkJet 
driver.  If your printer model is not listed when you install OS/2 2.1, 
consult your Using the Operating System manual starting on Page 351 for 
advice.  Or check your printer's manual to see if the printer emulates one 
of the models that is listed.

DOS/Windows printer drivers continue to work for DOS/Windows applications. 
 OS/2 2.1 includes a large assortment of Windows printer drivers for 
Win-OS/2.  If necessary install Windows printer drivers using the Win-OS/2 
Control Panel.  Also, OS/2 2.1 and OS/2 1.3 printer drivers are 
interchangeable in many cases.

If your printer is not compatible with one of the drivers supplied with 
OS/2, check with the printer manufacturer first then with (3.2) Shareware 
and Freeware Sources.  If you own an IBM printer, check with the Lexmark 
BBS (modem 606-232-5653).  Drivers for older IBM printers (including the 
original IBM 5152 Graphics Printer) are available from (3.2) Shareware and 
Freeware Sources.

If you are using a Postscript printer, and you are having difficulty 
printing under Win-OS/2 3.1, particularly over a network, try adding the 
following line to the Postscript section of your WIN.INI file:

CtrlD=0

If you are having trouble printing generally, see the configuration advice 
in (4.1) Installation for assistance.

Related information:

(3.2) Shareware and Freeware Sources 
(4.1) Installation

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