Using The Net Use Command - Epson C823781 - Net Print Server Administrator's Manual

Using the NET USE command

If you are running Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT and using
NetBIOS to connect to the printer, we recommend that you use
the NET USE command, as follows:
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon and then select
Properties.
2. Right-click the Local Area Connections icon and then select
Properties.
3. Check that Client for Microsoft Networks is in the
Components list. If it is not installed, click Install to install it.
4. Run the command prompt and enter the following command:
NET USE printer port: \\NetBIOS name of print server\Device
name of print server
Selecting the port
1. Click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers.
2. Right-click the printer icon, then select Properties.
3. Click the Ports tab, then select the port you have set with the
NET USE command.
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