Brent-
Under Win 9x, you usually need to just capture the printer port, then don't
bother using the "net use" command. Under NT/2000, you need to set the
printer up under Windows first (under NT, set up an LPR printer - under
Win2K, set up a local printer then create a new printer port using the IP of
the Jet Direct card), then share the printer. When you run the Batch file
to start R:Base, use the command "net use LPT1: /delete" followed by "net
use LPT1: \\<LocalHost>\<ShareName> /persistent:yes". This drops any
existing connection, then establishes a persistent connection to the printer
(we have found that creating a persistent connection is more reliable).
Make sure to use the colon after LPT1.
If you need instructions for setting up an LPR printer under NT 4.0, check
out http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBB/tip0500/rh0599.htm.
I try to avoid using the JetAdmin software whenever possible (especially
under NT/2000).
Greg Miller
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Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2001 11:41 AM
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Subject: Jetdirect
I have a 4.5++ app that is running on a network. The network printer is
connected to the network via an hp jetdirect.
I normally use, for network printing of DOS jobs....
NET USE LPT1 \\servername\printername and then COPY FILENAME LPT1
or COPY FILENAME \\servername\printername
But, I can't get the jetdirect to print.
The jetdirect does have a host name and an IP address.
Anyone have any experience with any of this? Is this a job for LMHOSTS?
or?
Thanks for any feedback,
Brent Skean
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