Error: Could Not Add Port: The Printer Already Exists. (155235)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q155235 SUMMARY
While you attempt to create an LPR printer on Windows NT, one of the
following error messages may appear:
Windows NT 3.5x
Could not add port: The printer already exists.
Windows NT 4.0
Specified Port cannot be added. The printer already exists.
Windows 2000
Specified Port cannot be added. The port already exists.
MORE INFORMATION
The TCP/IP printer port address you are attempting to create was already
created, possibly from a previously created and then deleted printer. The
IP address remains in the registry to simplify adding future printers.
RESOLUTION
Check to see if the port exists before trying to add an LPR port.
In Windows NT 3.5x, existing LPR ports will be listed at the top of the
"Print to:" list box in Print Manager.
In Windows NT 4.0, existing LPR ports will be listed at the top of the
"Available Ports:" list in the Ports tab of the Printer Properties.
In Windows 2000, existing LPR ports will be listed at the bottom of the "Use the following
port:" list in the Add Printer wizard.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 5/14/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbprint KB155235 |
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