Installing HP Laser Jet 1200 Series PCL is very tricky. One needs a CD with the driver and printer programs to use it. How about if the printer’s CD installer is not available?
One way to install a remote HP Laser Jet 1200 Series PCL printer without installation CD is to create a local printer port which is a standard TCP/IP port. How to add a local printer as a standard TCP/IP printer port?
Steps in adding a local printer using standard TCP/IP port:
- Click Start -> Printers and Faxes
- On the Printer Task pane -> Add a printer
Add Printer Wizard windows pops up - Click Next -> select radio button Local printer attached to this computer
- Uncheck the check box Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer
- Click Next
- Select a printer port by choosing radio button Create a new port:
- Select the type of port from the drop down as Standard TCP/IP Port
- Click Next
Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard pops up - Click Next
- On the Printer Name or IP Address text box enter the IP address (ex. 203.159.3.138)
The Port Name will automatically be filled up (ex. IP_203.159.3.138) - Click Next
- Device Type just chose Standard on the drop down Generic Network Card
- Click Next -> Finish
You can now print to the remote printer HP Laser Jet 1200 Series PCL as if you are printing on your local printer port.
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