@SwIt Printfil

@SwIt Printfil, latest version 5.31, is developed by aSwIt Srl: Mail, Print for DOS, Windows. The software, with a compact file size of 2.6 MB, falls under the Business category and specifically fits into the Project Management subcategory. Operating under a Shareware license, this tool is designed to facilitate printing from various systems like DOS, Unix, and Linux to any Windows printer, including USB, GDI, network printers, IP, fax printers, and PDF writers, without needing changes to the original applications.

, with no COM/LPT ports physically installed on your PC. The software supports the inclusion of logos or other images stored in separate files and allows the use of specialist Windows fonts, including barcodes in addition to normal characters. It enables colorized text, preview printing, and printing to any printer installed on the Windows Control Panel, encompassing USB, GDI, Windows-only, and virtual printers. Additionally, it facilitates printing A4 landscape sheets as a substitute for dot-matrix 136-columns printers and sending DOS print jobs via fax using third-party fax software or multifunction all-in-one printers.

Users can export print jobs in PDF format with encryption and password protection and send them through email using a preferred email client or SMTP server, with or without user intervention. The software employs a single, customizable set of escape sequences applicable to all printers, independent of the make, model, or emulation provided, even for GDI printers. It handles complex jobs to legacy printers in RAW mode and ensures fast print speeds on matrix printers, reminiscent of DOS era efficiency. Furthermore, @SwIt Printfil archives a copy of all captured jobs and allows simultaneous printing to multiple printers.

Pros:

• Seamlessly prints from DOS, Unix, Linux to Windows printers
• Supports a wide range of printers and includes advanced features like PDF export and email integration
• Maintains compatibility without requiring changes to original applications

Cons:

• Being Shareware, it may require purchasing after a trial period
• Advanced features might require additional setup for non-tech-savvy users

For those in need of a versatile printing solution capable of managing jobs across different operating systems and printer types, @SwIt Printfil stands out as a robust choice. The program can be quickly downloaded and offers a free trial option to evaluate its extensive features.

You may want to check out more software, such as Printfil or Odbc 4 All, which might be related to @SwIt Printfil.