Default Windows Printer Name
Specifies the Windows printer name. Printers can be accessed locally or across a network. In either case, the printer must have been installed on the machine from which the product is being used. To obtain a valid printer name, click . Below or next to the icon for each printer is the printer name. The printer name takes one of two forms:
- A local printer name, such as HP LaserJet 4 Plus.
- A network printer name, such as hp755cm on Printserver, which specifies a printer share name and a network computer.
| In .PLTCFG editor | |
|---|---|
| Property or Record Name | Default Windows Printer Name |
| Syntax | For a local printer name: HP LaserJet 4 Plus |
| For a network printer name, include the network computer name, followed by the printer share name: \\printserver\hp755cm | |
| Default | Optional, but recommended. If omitted, the Windows default printer is used. |