[Coco] new printer sub system for NitrOS-9
iggybeans at comcast.net
iggybeans at comcast.net
Wed Jan 8 18:10:49 EST 2014
>One approach is to use the printing support in DriveWire. There is
>support for a virtual Epson dot matrix which will generate images
>which can then be printed using a modern computer. This can be
>automatic with a little scripting, as DW will invoke the command of
>your choice after generating an output image. I always intended to
>add more emulated printers but never got a round tuit.
A useful feature to say the least.
I haven't spent a lot of time exploring DriveWire.
And of course the mention of CUPS comes from my experiences watching the Amiga community try to adopt recent printing solutions.
I think my problem with using legacy systems centers on the need I feel to get real utility out of my hobbyist systems.
It might seem unrealistic to expect that from a Coco, but if me move forward toward more advanced solutions like emulators with extended capabilities, why not?
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