if it is VFP than no it can't be done - it is a known bug and can be found in the KB as well Arnon >Hi guys, >I am trying to print a text file directly to the LPT1 port >using the COPY TO command, and I am receiving >"Invalid path or filename", why? >I do this: >COPY FILE MyText.txt TO LPT1 >I know this can be done, because I found it in the KB. >Thanks in advance. > >