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JSI Tip 1145. Serial "Printer out of paper", but it isn't?

In a serial connection, only one error condition is available, as there is no status lines to inform Windows NT of the specific problem.

Windows NT defaults to Printer out of paper with serial printers.

You receive a Printer out of paper message when:

The printer is out of paper.

The printer is offline.

The printer is powered off.

The printer cable is disconnected.

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