Also, a file can generally be sent to a network printer that supports FTP using this process. (the 3115cn DOES support FTP) (IP address shown is example; substitute your own) From a CMD prompt: (bold are entries) 1. Change Dir (CD) to the folder location of the file; i.e., navigate to the file location where the file is stored. 2. FTP 192.168.1.5 <enter> 3. at FTP User prompt, <enter> 4. at FTP Password prompt, type a password, <enter> (same password for EWS; if changed, use new PW; if none, just press ) 5. at FTP prompt, type " bin" (for binary, if applicable), 6. at FTP prompt, type " send or put" < filename>, < enter> 7. after file has printed, type " quit",
Another option.... I found a GREAT little utility that places an icon on your desktop. You Dbl-click the icon, a small window opens and you can just drag-and-drop the file onto the window to print just about anything. It's FREEWARE and is called (simply) "PrintFile". (by Peter Lerup)
Thank you very much, ftp works like a charm. I was aware of the Microsoft KB, but I never managed to redirect the LPT port (i.e. no mater what I used for \\server, nothing seemed to work, error 66).
llynster
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July 17th, 2009 06:00
The MSKB has an interesting article on how to do this:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/154498/
Also, a file can generally be sent to a network printer that supports FTP using this process. (the 3115cn DOES support FTP)
(IP address shown is example; substitute your own)
From a CMD prompt: (bold are entries)
1. Change Dir (CD) to the folder location of the file; i.e., navigate to the file location where the file is stored.
2. FTP 192.168.1.5 <enter>
3. at FTP User prompt, <enter>
4. at FTP Password prompt, type a password, <enter>
(same password for EWS; if changed, use new PW; if none, just press )
5. at FTP prompt, type " bin" (for binary, if applicable),
6. at FTP prompt, type " send or put" < filename>, < enter>
7. after file has printed, type " quit",
Another option.... I found a GREAT little utility that places an icon on your desktop. You Dbl-click the icon, a small window opens and you can just drag-and-drop the file onto the window to print just about anything. It's FREEWARE and is called (simply) "PrintFile". (by Peter Lerup)
I hope all this helps......
giovanni79
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Thank you very much, ftp works like a charm. I was aware of the Microsoft KB, but I never managed to redirect the LPT port (i.e. no mater what I used for \\server, nothing seemed to work, error 66).