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Using an IP Address with net use

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by hoosierbubba

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I use the net use lpt2: \\computername\sharename command to capture printers to print from dos. I have a client whose printer is on the network and has an ip address but no computer name or share name. Is there a way to capture an lpt port for this printer in win2k and xp?

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by malcolm r

Go through the "add printer" wizard. Add a "local" printer. Tell XP you want to create a new port, choose "Standard TCP/IP port", then specify the printer's IP address.

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