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.Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then select Network Connections. Click Local Area Connections.

2.Click the Properties button.

3.Check that Client for Microsoft Networks is installed. If necessary, click Install to install it.

4.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, and then select Printers and Faxes.

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

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

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Installing the Printer Driver

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