Remove ports from the "Use the following port" list?

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Per Stromgren

How do I remove ports from the list in "Add printer"->"Local
printer"->"Use the following port" (*) dialog box? The list is
cluttered with names from my network experiments where Windows nodes
has got new names.

And, while I have you on the line, where can I read more about the
difference between using a "local port with a remote printer" and a
"printer connected to a remote node". It seems to be same thing, but
behave differently.

Per.

*) These window identities may not be accurate, they are translated
from my local language XP installation. I am sure you understand what
dialog box I am referring to.
 
When using a Local Port the job is rendered on the client submitting the
print job, than copied as RAW data to the server sharing the printer. A
connection (XP and Win2K) by default sends EMF data to the server where the
rendering of the data takes place before sending to the print device. So it
depends on where you want the rendering work to happen.

Delete the unwanted ports in Server Properties


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;323228
HOW TO: Manage Print Servers in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;313725
HOW TO: Configure Printer Settings in Windows 2000 Server

--
Alan Morris
Microsoft Printing Team
Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto

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When using a Local Port the job is rendered on the client submitting the
print job, than copied as RAW data to the server sharing the printer. A
connection (XP and Win2K) by default sends EMF data to the server where the
rendering of the data takes place before sending to the print device. So it
depends on where you want the rendering work to happen.
Click to expand...

Ah, it was that simple. Thanks!
Delete the unwanted ports in Server Properties


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;323228
HOW TO: Manage Print Servers in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;313725
HOW TO: Configure Printer Settings in Windows 2000 Server
Click to expand...

Those articles are good, but not really the kind I'm personally
interested in. I'm more of a "white paper" person. Infected by an
engineering degree and a life long curiosity about what is under the
hood, I'm afraid. :-)

Thanks again.

Per.
 
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