I have a DOS program that requires lpt1 be mapped to the network printer port (set up on an NT print server as an LPR port). I used the command “net use /persistent:yes” before mapping lpt1 on these workstations, which should make all subsequent mappings persistent.
However, two of the three NT workstations (sp4) running the program are presenting a message on reboot that the share name could not be found as it attempts to remap the port. When the user can’t print and I type “net use”, lpt1 is listed as disconnected. When I delete the mapping and remap lpt1, the user can print from the DOS program again until they restart. Each of the troubled pcs (and the working pc) print to a different Xerox DP N4025 printer using a PCL6 driver.
There are no typos–I wouldn’t get a successful mapping in the first place if that were the case. I made sure I used the same case as the share(I don’t think net use commands are case sensitive but I tried it anyway without success). I can duplicate the problem on my NT workstation as well. What’s going on? And what settings on the working pc should I be comparing with the other two? I can’t help but think I’m missing something basic.