I found another batchfile on an XP machine. Simple, 2-line batch file: Net use /del LPT2
Net use LPT2 \\computername\printershare <file:///\\computername\printershare> And you *don't* have to create the actual printer in Windows. For some strange reason, Vista modifies the settings on the remote computer instead of using "local" settings. I don't believe XP ever did that. John-AldrichTile-Tools From: tony patton [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 10:24 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: RESOLVED: Vista printing problem And the solution was? Just in case someone else comes across the same issue. From: "John Aldrich" <[email protected]> To: "NT System Admin Issues" <[email protected]> Date: 03/06/2010 15:21 Subject: RESOLVED: Vista printing problem _____ Ok. I got it working, but why is Vista such a PITA to print on a different port locally than the physical port on the computer the remote printer is connected to? John-AldrichTile-Tools From: John Aldrich [ <mailto:[email protected]> mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 10:13 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Vista printing problem I'm having a problem with a program that wants to print to LPT2 on our Vista machine. The Vista machine is a replacement for an XP machine that just wore out. The XP machine used to have LPT2 mapped to LPT1 on another XP machine and I tried re-doing the mapping in Vista, and it *says* it's working, but when I try to print from the application, it shows an error in the printer pool. L How do I fix this? John-AldrichTile-Tools This e-mail is intended only for the addressee named above. The contents should not be copied nor disclosed to any other person. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of QUINN-Insurance Limited (Under Administration), unless otherwise specifically stated . As internet communications are not secure, QUINN-Insurance Limited (Under Administration) is not responsible for the contents of this message nor responsible for any change made to this message after it was sent by the original sender. Although virus scanning is used on all inbound and outbound e-mail, we advise you to carry out your own virus check before opening any attachment. We cannot accept liability for any damage sustained as a result of any software viruses. ==================================================================== QUINN-Insurance Limited (Under Administration) is regulated by the Financial Regulator and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of UK business. ==================================================================== QUINN-Insurance Limited (Under Administration) is registered in Ireland, registration number 240768 and is a private company limited by shares. Its head office is at Dublin Road, Cavan, Co. Cavan. This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
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