Installing a Shared Copy of a Printer Driver over a NetworkLast reviewed: November 30, 1994Article ID: Q96239 |
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Microsoft does not encourage nor support user changes to .INF files; therefore, Microsoft Product Support Services (PSS) does not support the procedure in this article. Although we have tested the following procedure and it appears to function as described; we strongly recommend that you make a backup copy of your .INF file before you proceed.
SUMMARYThis article provides a method to install shared printer drivers without copying the printer drivers to the user directory. This procedure is applicable only to printer drivers included in the Windows Driver Library (WDL) and requires modification of the CONTROL.INF file. NOTE: This procedure may not work with all WDL drivers. For example, the WDL self-extracting file HPPCL5.EXE, which contains updated drivers for the HP LaserJet III through 4Si MX printers, may not work with this procedure.
MORE INFORMATIONAfter setting up Windows on a network by using the SETUP /A command to create the shared Windows directory and the SETUP /N command to create the user directory, you may want to install shared printer drivers. If you install a new printer driver by using the Printer icon in Control Panel and selecting Unlisted Or Updated Printer, the driver is copied to your user directory. To install the driver without copying the driver to the user directory, use the following steps:
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