How do I map LPTs in Windows NT, 2000, XP, Vista or 7?
The system utilities for printer mapping in these versions of Windows are not reliable. To make a good printer mapping you need to get to a DOS prompt or COMMAND prompt and then enter the following: NET USE LPTx \\servername\printername The x is the GarageKeeper printer number as shown on the printer configuration page of GarageKeeper (F7, then 2, then 12). Servername is the name of the computer or print server attached to the printer and printername is the share name of the printer that you want to use. NOTE: You cannot use a virtual printer in a NET USE assignment. This means that local and remote DOT ports and Virtual USB ports will not work. You have to change from a DOT port to a real local physical port like LPT1 or USB 001 or a network shared printer \\machinename\printersharename or an IP printer. If the printer attaches to a local USB port and the only USB ports you see are virtual USB ports you need to add a standard USB port. The first physical USB port is always USB 001.
