Windows XP DOS Printing:

From a command prompt type the following:

Net use lptx \\pcname\printer /persistent:yes
"X" is the lpt port number you want to map to, pcname is either the computer where the printer is shared or the printer server name, and printer is the name of the printer. You can access the command prompt by either:

1. Click the start button.
2. Selecting run.
3. In the open box type cmd, and then hit enter or click ok.

The other option is:

1. Click the start button.
2. Click programs and let the menu expand out.
3. Select accessories, and then command prompt.

An example is: Net use lpt1 \\adminpc\southprinter /persistent:yes

This would establish a permanent connection to the adminpc's shared
southprinter on lpt1.