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  1. February 19th, 2003, 08:19 AM #1
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    map printer

    hi,
    how do i map a printer that is connected to a windows print server with shared name \\newvision_server\2nd_floor_printer
    from DOS?
    thanks
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  2. February 19th, 2003, 01:53 PM #2
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    net use lpt2 \\newvision_server\2nd_floor_printer

    ?
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  3. February 20th, 2003, 07:55 AM #3
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    there is no problem mapping \\newvision_server\2nd_floor_printer in windows however the problem comes when i try to do it in a DOS machine
    any help?
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  4. February 20th, 2003, 08:44 AM #4
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    What happens when you type:
    • net use lpt2 \\newvision_server\2nd_floor_printer
    or:
    • net use lpt1 \\newvision_server\2nd_floor_printer
    at a DOS prompt?
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