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Redirecting lpt1 to tcp/ip printer
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06/11/2006 12:44:52
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Forum:
Visual FoxPro
Category:
FoxPro 2.x
Environment versions
Visual FoxPro:
FoxPro Dos
OS:
Windows XP SP2
Network:
Windows 2000 Server
Database:
Visual FoxPro
Miscellaneous
Thread ID:
01167360
Message ID:
01167385
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>I have an ancient FPDOS app where I do not have access to the source code. The program prints to lpt1. Can I redirect the output to a shared tcp/ip printer on my windows network?
>
>I'm trying NET USE LPT1: ?? but have no idea what ??? should be. The printer name (i guess mapped to it's ip is FPAD1)
>
>thanks
>
>bonnie

printer name for NET USE should be \\ServerName\Printer

you can use NET VIEW \\Servername to see what the printer is called on the LAN.
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