Hi,
in my job, we use VB6 applications to control various needs, such as supply management, sell, buying, etc...
We use ZEBRA printers, with ZPL print codes, directly from LPT1, wich seems like above code:
Open "LPT1" For Output As #1
Print #1, "SOME TEXT TO PRINT"
Close #1
(Of course, in place of "some text..." we print codes like "^0P26,10Label", for example)
The Problem: the new machines we've buying don't come with paralell port, only USBs and serials (like DB9 / PS2) so, trying "Open "LPT1" For Output As #1" results in a "Path/file access error" error, and nothing is printed - sometimes this causes a Windows error and the computer freezy.
I really NEED to change our applications to use USB port instead of LPT1 redirection.
I try to use "NET USE" and "MODE" DOS commands, but system gives me an error
> NET USE LPT1 "USB001"
System error 66: incorrect net resource type
>MODE LPT1
Incorrect device name - LPT1
So, anyone have an idea to help me solve this problem?
In advice: I need to send only TEXT for the printer, cause it's printing bar codes, symbols and some kind of graphics by the commands I've send by the application.
Best regards,
Sidnei
