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Hi

I have created a simple batch file so when the user logs on the network drives get mapped on there machine, however I also want the network printer to be installed on the users machine when they logon as well. I have seen the command net use lpt1: //servername/sharename, however this will not work in my batch file as the printer is on a ip address. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks
Gareth

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Install the printer on a server and share it. Then use con2prt.exe (from the NT Zero Administration Kit, still working fine in W2k/XP) to map the printer in the logon script.

Zero Administration Kit
http://www.microsoft.com/ntworkstation/downloads/Recommended/Featured/NTZAK.asp

To map a network printer:
con2prt.exe /c \\PrintServer\PrintShare
("/cd \\printserver\share" to install it as default printer; /f to delete all existing connections)

How to Use Con2prt.exe to Connect to a Network Printer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=181663

makerd

if it is a static IP address cannot you just swap the \\servername for \\ipaddress (obviously enter the ip eg: 10.34.8.80)

makerd

sorry ignore my comment

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