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Changing the LPR port setting

Using Windows XP as an example, this section explains how to change the LPR port setting.

  1. In the [Printers and Faxes] window, click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].

    Under Windows 2000/Vista and Windows Server 2008, click the icon of the printer you want to use in the [Printers] window.

  2. Click the [Ports] tab, and then click [Add Port].

  3. Click [LPR Port], and then click [New Port].

  4. In the [Name or address of server providing lpd] box, enter the printer's IP address.

  5. In the [Name of printer or print queue on that server] box, enter "lp", and then click [OK].

  6. Close the printer port dialog box.

  7. Check the location for the selected printer, and click [Close].