Two same printers listed

[msworld]

Our printer server had a hardware issue. So, we used print migration tool to export the all printers' settings to a new server. Then renamed the new server as same as the old printer server so that we don't need to re-set printers in each workstation. Every thing works fine except we always see two same name printers listed when installing a printer. How can we purge or keep only one printer listed?

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
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[DTracy]

I don't understand, do you mean two printers called "Accounting" or two HP LaserJet 4200 printer definitions?

 

[msworld]

Two share printers name, for example two printers share name called accouting.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on

http://www.HowToNetworking.com

 

[DTracy]

If both share names are on the same print server, open each and check the port definitions for differences--each could have a different IP. If they are the same, set one to a local print port--lpt1 or something--and delete the printer. If you don't change the port you may delete the port for both printers.

Regards,
David.