ERROR
The name specified is not recognized as an internal or external command
Solution or Workaround
Message:Using the INFO SPOOL command to send INFO output to a printer returns the following message:
ENTER COMMAND > SPOOL
Using lpr to spool ARC.NSP
The name specified is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
Cause:
The Windows NT version of the %ARCHOME%\infosys\infospool.bat file has been set up as if for a UNIX machine.
Solution:
Using a text editor, edit the "infospool.bat" file in the %ARCHOME%\infosys directory. Replace the unix print command with an NT print command. You have several choices, as shown below, whether you are printing through a parallel port or across a network. It is recommended you try each from the DOS prompt to determine which works best for your setup.
Print command
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parallel -> print /D:lpt1 %1
network -> print /D:\\server\printer %1
Copy command
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parallel -> copy %1 lpt1
network -> copy %1 \\server\printer
Lpr command
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network -> lpr -S server -P printer %1
where:
- 'server' is the name of your printer server
- 'printer' is the name of your printer queue
NOTE: '%1' is the variable used by INFO that will point to the file being passed by the SPOOL command. This string should be entered into the file as shown.
Article ID:000001393
Software:
- ArcMap 8 x
- Legacy Products
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