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Direct DOS print outs to network printers
See Also
- Gain faster access to your drives, printers, programs, etc., by customizing your "Send To" menu
- Make items inside Control Panel, Printers, and Dial-Up Networking Folder accessible directly from the Start Menu
- Quick way to print the directory listing
- Is there a use for the PRINT SCREEN key any more?
- How to print PRN files
For
example, let's say your DOS program prints to LPT1 (most DOS programs do) and
your printer is on the network at the following network
path:
\\MY_SERVER\PRINTER
- Go to the "DOS/Command Prompt"
- Type the following command:
NET USE LPT1: \\MY_SERVER\PRINTER
and press ENTER.
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Applicable Keywords : Networking, Windows NT, Windows NT 3.x, Windows NT 4.x, Windows, Windows 95
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