Configuring Individual Printers to Passthrough LPR Print Jobs (168457)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q168457

IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SUMMARY

Beginning with Windows NT version 4.0 Service Pack 2, it is possible to configure LPD passthrough on a per-printer basis. Prior to service pack 2, the SimulatePassThrough registry entry affected all incoming LPR jobs to all printers on the server.

MORE INFORMATION

Use the following steps to implement LPD passthrough on a per-printer basis:

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
  1. If you use a Windows NT 4.0-based computer, make sure that Service Pack 2 or later is installed on the computer.
  2. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).
  3. Locate and click the following key in the registry:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Printers\printername\PrinterDriverData

    where printername is the name of the printer that you want to configure.
  4. Use the appropriate method for your version of Microsoft Windows.

    Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3

    On the Edit menu, click Add Value, and then add the following registry value:

    Value Name: SimulatePassThrough
    Data Type: REG_DWORD
    Value Data: 1

    Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4 or later or Windows 2000

    On the Edit menu, click Add Value, and then add the following registry value:

    Value Name: LpdPrinterPassThrough
    Data Type: REG_DWORD
    Value Data: 1

  5. Quit Registry Editor.
  6. Stop and then restart the TCP/IP Print Server service and the Spooler service.
For additional information about how to use SimulatePassThrough, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

150930 LPD Server Adds and Prints Control Codes

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/14/2003
Keywords:kbhowto kbprint KB168457
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