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Printing to a Shared Network Printer on Windows 7 and 10
Modern Windows operating systems simplify direct file printing to shared network printers, eliminating the need for legacy LPT port mapping.
Short answer
On Windows 7 and 10, direct file copying to a shared network printer is possible without using NET USE LPT2. Ensure the printer is shared with a name containing no spaces, such as 'zebraprinter'. Then, use the copy command with the network path to send files directly to the printer for seamless operation.
Scenario
Users often encounter challenges when attempting to print directly to shared network thermal printers from Windows 7 or Windows 10 environments. Traditionally, this involved mapping the printer to a local LPT port using the NET USE command. However, this method is no longer necessary for modern Windows operating systems, leading to confusion about the correct approach.
Solution
For Windows 7 and Windows 10, it is no longer necessary to use the NET USE command with LPT2 for network printer operations. Instead, direct file copying to a shared network printer can be performed.
Ensure the thermal printer is shared on the network with a name that does not contain any spaces. For example, use a name like
zebraprinter.To send a file directly to the shared printer, use the following command in the command prompt:
copy <file> \%ComputerName%\zebraprinterThis method allows for seamless printing without relying on legacy port mapping.
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