Depending on the network and way things are setup .. sometimes you need to include a ":" after lpt1 and sometimes you don't. I don't know the rhyme or reason, but I remember it being a problem when I was writing my book.

Cathy


>I have to use like "copy file eltron.txt to lpt1" command. in some computers that cause error 1102 Cannot create file lpt1 (but altough it prints).
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>I solve that with use !copy file eltron.txt >lpt1 . but it cause a ms-dos window splash.
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>Why vfp don't get this error some machines? I can't found any reason.