>>>Our NET USE command does not work because we have a space in the printer name.
>>>
>>>What is the appropriate syntax to use to have this working:
>>>
>>>NET USE \\PROLIANT\HP DeskJet 895C Series Printer
>>
>>Try NET USE LPT1 "\\PROLIANT\HP DeskJet 895C Series Printer"
>
>I tried that from DOS and it does not work.

My mistake - it works from a DOS command prompt inside of WinNT, but not from DOS - DOS has no native capability to deal with LFNs. Either using the short name, or renaming the printer would appear to be the only option.