how to fix command prompt unable to initialize device prn in PC

Question

Whether I write something valid, the terminal cannot initialize device PRN. I am thinking whether I'm clicking anything wrong. What can I do?

Answer 1

Hi Liu Pak Hei Jayden,

Based on what is shown, Command Prompt itself appears to be working normally. The message occurs because print() is a programming-language function (for example, in Python), but Command Prompt does not interpret it that way.

To verify this:

1. Display text in Command Prompt: echo abc
2. Perform a calculation: set /a 1+1

If you're following a Python tutorial, start Python first: python

• Then run: print(1+1) and print("abc")

If echo abc and set /a 1+1 work correctly, there is likely no issue with Command Prompt, and the solution is to use the appropriate command or run the commands within the Python interpreter instead.

Let me know if you need further assistance, feel free to ask me by clicking "Add Comment" or "Add Answer" if you cannot add comment so your response will be visible. Thanks for your effort.

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