Yes so many tools like Printfil or DOS2USB or DOSPRN that can be use for redirect legacy DOS application can print to new fashion printer (laserjet, inkjet)
Even those application is works great but there a cost to make it work right without limitation. I have try using crack version of it not work too, so i decide to made by my self.
First version will very limited and less feature. My release plan just for my use only but how to make it work ?
- install redmon application
- create virtual printer with driver generic text using port RTP1: and share with name PRINTER
- from dos run net use lpt1 \\127.0.0.1\PRINTER /persistent:yes
- configure RPT port to launch my application
first I will create 2 application first is resident in task bar and second execute in RPT command, when second application is receive data stream from redmon using IPC it will send to first application.
second architecture is only one application which call by redmon when stream data is received my application will show a dialog to select printer and number of copies
Sorry for my bad explanation, this method is still in design perhaps i will work on it in next few day, is there any advice or question can reach me at YIM at eddy.setyawan account