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    Unable to print .prn file in Windows XP

    Hi friends,

    I am facing an issue while printing.My home printer is not working so i decided to save the file with .prn format and have a print out from outside.When i went out and gave a print command i got an error message as cannot print this file.

    Can anyone help me out with this issue it would be great for me.Thanks in advance

    Following are my PC Configuration

    Intel Dual core 2.66 Ghz
    gigabyte 780 with Intel Chipset
    2gb ram
    256 Nvidia Graphic Card
    500gb HDD

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    Re: Unable to print .prn file in Windows XP

    Sure i will help you out with this issue,Since you are not able to print the file it seems that .prn file is being corrupted.Try to open file by right click to highlight it and select print.

    PC Configuration

    Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 Ghz
    G31 Asrock Motherboard with Intel chipset
    2gb RAM
    256 Nvidia Graphic Card
    200gb HDD

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    Re: Unable to print .prn file in Windows XP

    I try to do the above mentioned things but it didn't worked out for me and i am sure my files are not being corrupted any other solution please.

    Following are my PC Configuration

    Intel Dual core 2.66 Ghz
    gigabyte 780 with Intel Chipset
    2gb ram
    256 Nvidia Graphic Card
    500gb HDD

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    Re: Unable to print .prn file in Windows XP

    I was also facing such kind of issue i tried to do the following this and it worked for me hope.I am sure it will also worked for you.

    1. Open Command Prompt by Start - -> Run and type cmd.
    2. Type the following code in the command prompt

      copy file_name .prn lpt1:

    3. Now you would be able to get the printout of the same.

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    Re: Unable to print .prn file in Windows XP

    I am also facing such kind of issue but i am having an Network Printer can you tell me what i need to do in this case.

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    Re: Unable to print .prn file in Windows XP

    Sure if you have a network Printer you need to follow the below steps:-

    1. First Go to Printer Settings, and share the printer. Give a short name for your printer.
    2. Open Command Prompt by Start - -> Run and type cmd.
    3. Type the following code in the cmd
      • c:\> net use lpt2: \\192.168.0.15 \short_name

    4. Now copy the file which you need to print it.

      • c:\>copy file_name.prn lpt2:

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