Printing issue with AdaptPSX Beta 2.6

[JP59]

Hello,

I have a strange issue with the printing function of AdaptPSX 2.6. The printer works fine with, for example, a wordpad file, and is printing the document without any problem. When I try to print something from AdpatPSX like ACARS ATIS, 0001 reports, etc, the printer driver "wakes up" because I can see the printer icon coming up on the windows task bar, but nothing happens physically on the printer. After some seconds, the printer icon disappears.

I configured AdaptPSX with "Printer output" selected, and my printer well appears in the menu, so I selected it. The text sent to the printer appears also in the control window of AdaptPSX. I really do not understand what's wrong. Please note this is my first use of AdaptPSX, so never tested with previous versions. I use Windows Vista 32bits and PSX server is on the same machine than AdaptPSX. Any help would be appreciated.

[J D ADAM]

John,  I have exactly the same problem with my Brother DCP-385C printer.
I am pleased JP744 brought this up as I assumed I had stuffed up somehow.

Cheers

Derek

[JP59]

Hi Derek. Nice to see I am not alone  . My printer is a Samsung CLP315.

[John Golin]

Hmm - strange - thanks guys - will see if I can discover what is going on...

[Pierre Theillere]

Hi JP744 and Derek,

Not sure it will solve your issue, but with AdaptPSX v2.6 comes the possiblity to add some empty lines after the printout, including some "line feeds". (intended for "cash-ticket' printers with continuous paper rolls)
By chance, setting it to "non-zero" (e.g. 1 or 2) might "force" the printer to... print something, due to line-feed(s)? Just thinking about it... in case it may help!

[JP59]

Merci Pierre. Unfortunately I tried this option already without any success.

[JP59]

Hello,

Today I tried with another computer and 2 different printers. Still the same problem. Here is the debug log, if it can help somebody to understand :

Scanning for ports:
Scanning for ports:
-- listing properties --
java.runtime.name=Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment
sun.boot.library.path=C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Java\\jre7\\bin
java.vm.version=24.71-b01
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java.vendor.url=http://java.oracle.com/
path.separator=;
java.vm.name=Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM
file.encoding.pkg=sun.io
user.script=
user.country=FR
sun.java.launcher=SUN_STANDARD
sun.os.patch.level=Service Pack 1
java.vm.specification.name=Java Virtual Machine Specification
user.dir=C:\\Users\\Jean-philippe\\Downloads\\Adap...
java.runtime.version=1.7.0_71-b14
java.awt.graphicsenv=sun.awt.Win32GraphicsEnvironment
java.endorsed.dirs=C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Java\\jre7\\lib\\...
os.arch=x86
java.io.tmpdir=C:\\Users\\JEAN-P~1\\AppData\\Local\\Temp\\
line.separator=

java.vm.specification.vendor=Oracle Corporation
user.variant=
os.name=Windows 7
sun.jnu.encoding=Cp1252
java.library.path=C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Java\\jre7\\bin;...
sun.awt.enableExtraMouseButtons=true
java.specification.name=Java Platform API Specification
java.class.version=51.0
sun.management.compiler=HotSpot Client Compiler
os.version=6.1
user.home=C:\\Users\\Jean-philippe
user.timezone=
java.awt.printerjob=sun.awt.windows.WPrinterJob
file.encoding=Cp1252
java.specification.version=1.7
user.name=Jean-philippe
java.class.path=C:\\Users\\Jean-philippe\\Downloads\\Adap...
java.vm.specification.version=1.7
sun.arch.data.model=32
java.home=C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Java\\jre7
sun.java.command=C:\\Users\\Jean-philippe\\Downloads\\Adap...
java.specification.vendor=Oracle Corporation
user.language=fr
awt.toolkit=sun.awt.windows.WToolkit
java.vm.info=mixed mode, sharing
java.version=1.7.0_71
java.ext.dirs=C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Java\\jre7\\lib\\...
sun.boot.class.path=C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Java\\jre7\\lib\\...
java.vendor=Oracle Corporation
file.separator=\\
java.vendor.url.bug=http://bugreport.sun.com/bugreport/
sun.cpu.endian=little
sun.io.unicode.encoding=UnicodeLittle
sun.desktop=windows
sun.cpu.isalist=pentium_pro+mmx pentium_pro pentium+m...
-- end list properties --
Connecting...
CONNECTED
CLIENT ID: 1
ACARS OOOI STATUS

FLIGHT NO      DEPT/DEST
LY47           LLBG/VHHH
OUT
0239Z <=
OFF
****Z
ON           FLIGHT TIME
****Z              **:**
IN            BLOCK TIME
****Z              **:**

 12:11:55 - 15 APR 2014



Once again, the printer driver gets busy (icon in the taskbar) but nothing happens physically.

[Jeroen Hoppenbrouwers]

Printer spooler in the way?  Is the printer connection CLOSED after printing so that the driver releases the print file to the spooler? Do you need to add a Windows ^Z to the file to print maybe?

[Pierre Theillere]

Hi Hoppie,

Maybe you're right; even if my printer works fine with AdaptPSx, it doesn't cut the paper (after ending the printing), as it does when printing a "normal" file. The "paper cut" might be toggled by your closing stuff?

[JP59]

Printer spooler in the way?  Is the printer connection CLOSED after printing so that the driver releases the print file to the spooler? Do you need to add a Windows ^Z to the file to print maybe?

Hi Hoppie,

Thank you for your help. Yes the printer icon is shown and disappears from the task bar after about 30 seconds. Could you please develop your idea ? I do not understand what you mean by "Windows ^Z".

[Jeroen Hoppenbrouwers]

This all needs to be done by the programmer who drives the printer, in this case the AdaptPSX guru.  Windows Printing is black magicks.

[JP59]

This all needs to be done by the programmer who drives the printer, in this case the AdaptPSX guru.  Windows Printing is black magicks.

Thanks a lot Hoppie. I hope John will read the thread and feedback.

[Jeroen Hoppenbrouwers]

I bet it is this common computer science problem:      :mrgreen:

[John Golin]

Hi;

I finally got around to looking at this - I have an idea, and will make a test version available soon to see if it resolves the issue... and no puppies were harmed in the making of AdaptPSX!

[JP59]

Hi;

I finally got around to looking at this - I have an idea, and will make a test version available soon to see if it resolves the issue... and no puppies were harmed in the making of AdaptPSX!

Very good to listen about a printing improvement. Thank you very much John.

[B747-400]

Hi,

any news? Just confusion here ... downloading 2.6 beta, but version says 2.7 !?

Nevertheless, no printing possible ... WIN 7 64 bit, Canon PIXMA ip5200 USB

BR
Hans

[J D ADAM]

Hi John,

In a separate thread I wrote of problems with Adapt.

As is usual I tend to stuff things up but on this occasion everything works fine.

As I have installed a thermal printer (which works particularly well ) may I ask you Hardy if
a opportunity be given in preferences to cancel the screen print.

I assume this may also be beneficial for those with full rigs.


Cheers,

Derek

[Hardy Heinlin]

Hi Derek,

just go to Instructor > Preferences > Basics and ...

Deselect the checkbox "Allow paper sheet simulation".

(See lower right, under "Miscellaneous").


Cheers,

|-|ardy

[J D ADAM]

Thank you Hardy. I never thought to read the instructions :roll:

Derek

[B747-400]

Hi Derek,

hmm, have not found the thread .. but obviously working for you right now.

I just tried that with a "normal" printer - no chance - no output. I'm thiniking about buying a Brightek WH-E19 printer, but first I need to see the tool is working.


Seems I have to wait for the author to release a stable version!

BR Hans