MODE Command: "Printer Output Is Not Being Rerouted" (134992)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q134992 SYMPTOMS
When using the MODE command (a command line redirector for MS-DOS-based
applications) to map a printer on a COM port to an LPT port, the following
error may occur:
Status for device LPT1:
Printer Output is not being rerouted
This error occurs even though the following correct syntax is used at the
command prompt:
WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, use the network redirector instead of the MODE
command. For example, create and share a printer. At the MS-DOS prompt,
type the NET USE command to map the appropriate port to the share UNC name,
as in the following example:
NET USE LPT1: \\server\printshare
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. We
are researching this problem and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 8/8/2001 |
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| Keywords: | kbother KB134992 |
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