In the example, <ipaddress> is the IP address of the print server, <queuename> is raw or text and filename is the file to print. If the file prints correctly, the configuration was successful. If the file
does not print, or prints incorrectly, see Troubleshoot the HP Jetdirect print server on page 125.
Print from Microsoft Windows clients
If the LPD printer on the Microsoft Windows server is shared, Windows clients can connect to the printer on the Windows server using the Windows Add Printer wizard in the Printers folder.
LPD on Microsoft Windows XP systems
Use this section to configure Microsoft Windows XP networks to use the HP Jetdirect LPD services.
The process consists of two parts:
●Add Microsoft Windows optional networking components on page 173
●Configure a network LPD printer on page 173
Add Microsoft Windows optional networking components
1.Click Start.
2.Click Control Panel.
3.Click Network and Internet Connections.
4.Click the Network Connections icon.
5.Select Advanced in the top menu bar. In the
6.Select Other Network File and Print Services and click Next. (If you select Details before selecting Next, you see Print Services for UNIX (R) as a component of Other Network File and Print Services.) The files being loaded are shown.
7.Close the Network Connections window. LPR port is now an option in the Properties of a printer under Ports, Add Port.
Configure a network LPD printer
Add a new LPD printer
1.Open the Printers folder (click Start, Printers and Faxes).
2.Click Add Printer. On the Add Printer wizard welcome screen, click Next.
3.Select Local printer, then uncheck the automatic detection for Plug and Play printer installation. Click Next.
4.Select Create a new port, and then select LPR Port from the
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