DMP-204/-205/-206/-240/-250 Color Printer Drivers for DeskMate (260-2883, 260-2904,260-2906, 260-2917, 260-2824 & 260-2886) This driver enables the user to print from DeskMate versions 3.00, 3.02, and 3.03 (including color printing), using either the DMP 204, DMP 205, DMP 206, DMP 240, and DMP 250 Printers. NOTE: * DeskMate versions 3.04 and 3.05 already include the EPSON LQ2500/2550 Printer driver option. (All three printers -- DMP 240/204/250 -- can emulate the EPSON LQ2500 and the DMP 250 can emulate the EPSON LQ2550). This disk contains the following files-- README.TXT DMPDE.RES In order to obtain a printout of this README.TXT file, insert this disk in Drive A, make sure the printer is switched on, is on line, and at the C:\> prompt, enter the following command-- PRINT A:README.TXT and press <Enter>. INSTALLATION 1. Start up your computer. 2. Insert this diskette in Drive A. 3. At the C:\> prompt, type in CD \DESKMATE and press <Enter>. NOTE: In the above CD command, DESKMATE is the name of the DeskMate directory on your system. If the name of the DeskMate directory is not DESKMATE, substitute the appropriate name in the place of DESKMATE in this CD command line. 4. Type in COPY A:DMPDE.RES and press <Enter>. The driver file from this disk is copied to the DeskMate directory on your hard drive. 5. Go into DeskMate. 6. At the Desktop, press <F10> to go to the accessory menu. 7. Select Setup from this menu. 8. Press <F2> for the Option Menu. 9. Select Printer... to go to the Setup Printer Menu. 10. In the Printers list box, select OTHER. 11. Press <Tab> to move cursor to Driver name. 12. Type in DMPDE.RES. 13. From this point, select any other applicable settings. 14. Select OK to save the choice of the new printer driver. 15. Press <Esc> to return to the Desktop. NOTE: "While reasonable efforts have been taken in the preparation of this information to assure its accuracy, Tandy Corporation/Radio Shack assumes no liability resulting from the use of the information contained herein."Download Driver Pack
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Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
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