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Mapping LPT1 to IP printer: System 66 error
I'm using an old DOS program that gives the option of printing to LPT1, 2 or 3. My computer is running Windows XP and has no physical LPT ports. I would like to remap LPT1 to print to an HP LaserJet 4200 printer using HP jetdirect 680n, which is accessed through a Linksys Wireless B router. The printer is currently being used by two different computers (both Apple and IBM systems), but is not set up as a shared printer on my computer. I am able to ping the printer using its IP address. I am using Norton Antivirus 2007.
I understand that remapping can be accomplished using the "net use" command in the DOS window, but I get the error message "System error 66 has occurred. The network resource type is not correct." The syntax I used is
net use lpt2 \\mycomputername\printerna
I've tried the command in various ways using lpt1, 2 and 3, and dropping the persistent command, but still get the same error. Any suggestions?
I understand that remapping can be accomplished using the "net use" command in the DOS window, but I get the error message "System error 66 has occurred. The network resource type is not correct." The syntax I used is
net use lpt2 \\mycomputername\printerna
I've tried the command in various ways using lpt1, 2 and 3, and dropping the persistent command, but still get the same error. Any suggestions?
ASKER
I tried
net use lpt1 /delete
I got the message "The network connection could not be found"
net use lpt1 /delete
I got the message "The network connection could not be found"
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YES! IT WORKED!! Thank you so much! I am now able to print from my DOS program to my IP printer.
My problems were twofold:
1) The printer was not set to be shared, and
2) I was using the computer description rather than the full computer name in the net use command.
michko pointed me in the right direction, and with a little experimentation with the net command, I finally put the pieces together.
My problems were twofold:
1) The printer was not set to be shared, and
2) I was using the computer description rather than the full computer name in the net use command.
michko pointed me in the right direction, and with a little experimentation with the net command, I finally put the pieces together.
You are very welcome. This reaction is one of the biggest reasons I enjoy EE so much. Glad I was able to help.
michko
michko
net use lpt1 /delete
After that processes, then try your net use command again. Your syntax looks fine.