Printing prn files on a network printer (tcp port)

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I know that for printing to a printer directly connected
to the computer lpt1 port, the command is "copy
filename.prn lpt1/b" but how do I print to a network
printer who has a tcp port address like "IP_10.9.8.7." ?)
 
stefan said:
I know that for printing to a printer directly connected
to the computer lpt1 port, the command is "copy
filename.prn lpt1/b" but how do I print to a network
printer who has a tcp port address like "IP_10.9.8.7." ?)
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Take a look at MVP Bruce Sanderson's advice on "Printing from DOS with
Windows 2000 or XP" http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/printfromdos.htm and
map the networked printer to lpt1
 
If the printer network card supports LPD service you can send the file using
lpr.exe

lpr -S 10.9.8.7 -P raw FILENAME.prn
there are a couple other formatting commands available as well

You need to install Print Services for Unix to get the lpr.exe file.

the -P option needs to be an acceptable queue name serviced by LPD on the
printer network card. This info should be in the printer or network
interface manual. Look in the Unix section if it is not in the Windows
section.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324078
HOW TO: Install and Configure Print Services for UNIX

--
Alan Morris
Microsoft Printing Team
Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto

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