RE: assign lpt to network printer



Kyi
07-10-2005, 02:00 AM
Mike A,

Do you have any solution? I have the same problem. share some info if you
have the answer. Thanks.

"CStock" wrote:

> We are running an older program that requires lpt assignment for printing. I
> can access the network printers but cannot assign them to a specific lpt
> port. I have used the following process: Start, Printers, Add, Network
> printer. It lets me add the printer but I can only address as a network
> address. Other than using the NET USE command, is there a way to assign this
> printer to LPT1, LPT2 or LPt3.

allan_grossman@hotmail.com
07-10-2005, 02:00 AM
Hi, Mike -

Although a non-administrator can't remap a physical port they can map
one that doesn't exist - can they map to LPT2 instead?

Hope this helps -

Kyi
07-10-2005, 02:00 AM
Yes, They can map LPT2, LPT3. just only can't map to LPT1. Any idea because
my old legacy appliction can print only on LPT1

Thanks,

"allan_grossman@hotmail.com" wrote:

> Hi, Mike -
>
> Although a non-administrator can't remap a physical port they can map
> one that doesn't exist - can they map to LPT2 instead?
>
> Hope this helps -
>
>


RE: assign lpt to network printer