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Add local printer to networked application

Times are changing, so people are very surprised when you have a printer that does not come with a network card. Why would anyone want to keep a printer that old? One reason is because they were build better and are conservative with ink cartridges. Here is how to keep that older printer and provide access to the printer in an application based on a server.

I have an HR DeskJet 895 connected to a Windows 2000 PC via a serial connection. I want to be able to use the printer for an application or general use on a Windows 2008 R2 server. The principles are very similar to adding a printer to CUPS and the older LPD protocol in Unix.

  • Make sure the printer is added to the Windows 2000 PC.
  • Go to Start -> Control Panel -> Add and Remove Programs
  • Select Add/Remove Windows Components
  • Ensure Other Network File and Print Services is checked and click on Details
  • Check Print Services for Unix and OK.
  • Click Next to install the component, then Finish.
  • Close out of the Add and Remove Programs application.
  • Under Services ensure the TCP/IP Print Server is started and set to automatically start at boot.
  • That is all there is to configuring the Windows 2000 PC
  • Now we move onto the Windows 2008 R2 server.
  • Open the Server Manager console. Start -> Administrative Tools -> Server Manager
  • Under Features Summary click Add Features.
  • Check LPR Port Monitor, Next, then Install. The process may take a bit, so be patient.
  • Once the install is finished click Close, then close the Server Manager window.
  • Open Start -> Control Panel -> Printers
  • Double click Add Printer
  • Select Add a Local Printer -> Next
  • Select Create a New Port, the Type of Port is LPR Port -> Next
  • The Name or address of server providing lpd: is the IP address of the PC to which the printer is connected. The Name of the print queue on that server: is the printer’s name on the PC to which the printer is connected, like HP DeskJet 895Cse. Click OK (if you receive an error message that the port already exists, check Use and existing port: and use the drop-down list to select your printer, then click Next.
  • Select the Manufacturer and Print driver for your printer, then click Next.
  • The Use the driver that is currently installed (recommended) should be selected, click Next
  • You can change the Printer name: to what every you would like, then click Next.
  • Printer Sharing: You can share the printer or choose not to share the printer, then click Next.
  • Click Print a test page to see if it works. If everything is fine you should see the job in the print queue on the PC the printer is connected and better yet the test page should print.
  • Click finish and enjoy the printer!

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