Need step by step to setup Windows 7 Internet Print Server
From what I read Internet Printing Protocol has been ripped out of Windows 7, and now LPR is the method to setup internet print server. My need is simple, want to print to a shared printer over the internet using http://xxx.xx.xxx.xx. I am unable to find any useful step by step instructions to set this up after hours of looking. Any one know how to setup Windows 7 Pro, so as to print to its printer over the internet? What needs to install with LPR and what port needs to be forwared to local machine. Sketchy details on internet!
October 22nd, 2011 1:04pm

I use a server for shared resources on the LAN As for an internet based printer to a service provider, contact them for problems. Windows MVP 2010-11, XP, Vista, 7. Expanding into Windows Server 2008 R2, SQL Server, SharePoint, Cloud, Virtualization etc. etc. Hardcore Games, Legendary is the only Way to Play Developer | Windows IT | Chess | Economics | Vegan Advocate | PC Reviews
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October 22nd, 2011 1:40pm

I don't care if you can use a server to share resources on the lan. I want to share my printer over the internet with Windows 7. XP had that feature, using IIS. I am the service provider. Now go eat a carrot Vegan man MVP. read up a bit and see if you can help me :) I'm gonna go eat a ham samnitch and scratch my head some more. I want to do it without VPN, which would easy.
October 22nd, 2011 1:46pm

For security reasons that has been removed from 7 One idea is to use Virtual PC and run XP mode, free for Windows 7 Professional and higher Windows MVP 2010-11, XP, Vista, 7. Expanding into Windows Server 2008 R2, SQL Server, SharePoint, Cloud, Virtualization etc. etc. Hardcore Games, Legendary is the only Way to Play Developer | Windows IT | Chess | Economics | Vegan Advocate | PC Reviews
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October 22nd, 2011 1:55pm

Thank you for your suggestion. Setup VirtualXP A lot of work for a seemingly simple request. I don't think it was because of security, as IPP is included with Windows 2008r2. I think they took it out to sell more servers. I quit asking why, I know why $$$$$ New! IPP In XP http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb457170.aspx Too many people using it for free! Take it OUT. ... because Windows 7 is a client operating system.....yea, right http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731857.aspx Hey, if they want it back, we can make them buy 2008 Server $$$$$$$$, (or a linux box) http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee126092(WS.10).aspx In # 2 above, there are vague references to LPD print service, but can it be used over the internet? Since Linux is all TCP/IP based one would think it could be configured, but it would have to be a LPD printer???? LPD is new to me. No easy way out of this mess.
October 22nd, 2011 2:24pm

I use a server as I also help corporate shops Linux is an options but it has a leaning curve Windows MVP 2010-11, XP, Vista, 7. Expanding into Windows Server 2008 R2, SQL Server, SharePoint, Cloud, Virtualization etc. etc. Hardcore Games, Legendary is the only Way to Play Developer | Windows IT | Chess | Economics | Vegan Advocate | PC Reviews
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October 22nd, 2011 2:35pm

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