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VFP6: Checking for LPT port status
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Visual FoxPro
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>>>>I am sending a text file to a Zebra Z4000 label printer. The problem is if the printer is off or not connected then my app locks up and it is not responding. I am using the CopyFile Win32API function to print. Any ideas?
>>>>TIA!
>>>
>>>Take a look at PrintStatus at the VFP help.
>>
>>Martin,
>>
>>If the printer is connected through the Windows Control Panel, the function always returns .T.
>
>Hi, George! Good year!
>
>Of course. In the case of strange printers, and given his requierements, I think that the easier things would be to bypass Windows.

What should I do? Create a FPD 2.6 exe with one line: PRINTSTATUS()?

I have a VCX that checks for COM ports. Now I need something to check for LPT ports.
DLC
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