Re: Getting the right W2K version

[Bill Troop billtroop@xxxxxxxx]

> Try (using your own path in
> place of mine):
>
>    net use lpt1 \\Posy\HP4050


That seems a little confusing, Harry. Do you mean


     net use lpt1:  
\\computername\printersharename 
/persistent:yes  ?


as more conventionally stated here - -


http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Other-Printing-Questions/printing-from-a-dos-based-program-with-Windows-7/td-p/252289; eudora="autourl">
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Other-Printing-Questions/printing-from-a-dos-based-program-with-Windows-7/td-p/252289


in which case further hints are, run the DOS window in administrator
mode, and consider the experience of the user who lowers UAC to Never
Notify.


Googling the questions


printing from dos in windows 7

printing from dos in windows 8


reveals many interesting links - -