LPR Printing from Windows 2000

Install LPR port capability

• From Start -> Settings -> Control Panel, open Network and Dial-up Connections.
• From the Advanced file menu choose Optional Networking Components…
• Select Other Network File and Print Services, and choose Details…
• Check the box for Print Services for Unix and choose OK and Next.

Install Printer

• From Start -> Settings -> Printers, run Add Printer.
• From the Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard window, choose Next>
• Choose Local printer.

• Choose  Create a new port:  and LPR Port

• Enter the hostname or ip address of the printer
• Enter the queue name: lp for HP printers or ps for Tektronix printers.

• Choose the appropriate Manufacturer and Printer model.
• When prompted to Name Your Printer, choose a descriptive name and decide whether this should be the default printer.
• In the Printer Sharing window, select:  Do not share this printer
• Choose to Print a test page and then verify that the specified printer settings are correct.
• You should now have access to the printer from any windows application.