Using the NET USE command

If you are running Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT and using NetBIOS to connect to the printer, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows:

1.Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon or My Network Places icon and then select Properties.

2.Check that Client for Microsoft Networks is in the Components list. If it is not installed, click Add to install it.

3.Run the command prompt and then enter the following command.

NET USE printer port: \\NetBIOS name of print server\Device name of print server

Selecting the port

1.Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.

2.Right-click the printer icon and select Properties.

3.Click the Details tab and select the port you have set using the NET USE command.

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