Can I Install a PrintServer Port?

Discussion in 'Software' started by Mr. FP, Sep 16, 2005.

  1. Mr. FP

    Mr. FP Private E-2

    I have about 4 computers trying to print off of 1 printer. We've got a Wireless Print Server. I'm using Windows XP Home. When I try to install the printer, I try to select a port for the printer, but there is no PrintServer port available. I'm wanting to get that PrintServer port there in order to install the computer.

    That sounds confusing to me, so here are the steps I take to install the printer on the computers:

    Starting in "Printers and Faxes"
    1. Select Add a Printer
    2. Click NEXT to begin the Add Printer Wizard
    3. Select the "local printer attached to this computer" bullet and click NEXT
    4. Select the "Create a new port" bullet.
    5. In the drop down menu, the following options are available:
    a. Local Port
    b. Standard TCP/IP Port

    Here is where my problem lies. On the other computers that the same printer is working, they are running on a "PrintServer" port. How do I get this PrintServer port on the other computers?
     
  2. Mr. FP

    Mr. FP Private E-2

    Is there any more information needed? Has anybody ever heard of this problem before?
     
  3. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest

    Its not literally labelled a print server port. You make the TCP/IP port, name it, and then put in the IP address of the print server. If you have drivers installed, the rest will be cake. Otherwise, its best to install the drivers first.
     

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