I'm trying to write a batch file that will automatically map a printer that is networked with its own ip address. Is this right? net use: "printers port name"\\"print server"\"printer share name" Somethings missing, because it doesn't work. I want to put this batch file in a login script so everytime someone logs in, this printer automatically adds/maps itself to the Pc. Thanks!

The command should be: net use LPT1: \\\ If user is using a local printer then instead of LPT1: then use LPT2: luck to ya

Sorry about that it didn't come out right. The command should look like, net use LPT1: \\server name\share name. Just place the file with the command in startup. If you did this and it doesn't work then I would suggest checking the server to see if the printer is still active and prints. Also make sure that the user who is logging on has rights to the printer.

What if the workstation has not yet installed the driver of network printer or has the older version of driver? Thanks and best regards, ngphat

the workstation doesn't need the driver, only the server

FWIW, the syntax in the original post was only partially incorrect. IF there are spaces in the server's name (and only if), you would need to encase it in quotes, starting with the \\. Ex: net use: LPT1 "\\da server"\myprinter I wrestled with this one myself. ;-)