Microsoft KB Archive/242138

= Cannot Add or Create Printer Port Remotely with Windows NT =

Article ID: 242138

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q242138



SYMPTOMS
When you try to create or add a printer port remotely, you cannot do so.



CAUSE
This issue occurs because you cannot create or add a printer port remotely by using Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.



RESOLUTION
To work around this issue, use a third-party utility, such as Hewlett-Packard (HP) JetAdmin, or write a utility by using the AddPort Application Programming Interface (API), which can be found in the Microsoft Win32 Software Development Kit (SDK).

NOTE: JetDirect is no longer supported by HP. SDI (Simple Device Installation) is now used to install network printers. For more information on this, see:

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=bpj06765



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Additional query words: hp jetadmin

Keywords: kbprb KB242138

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