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How do I Create Multiple Drivers for  a Printer

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o robinson - 09 Jun 2005 02:54 GMT
I have a printer that does n-up printing.  Selecting the feature requires
several keystrokes or mouse clicks in the printer properties page.

I would like to set up different printer drivers for my printer, one for 1-
up, one for 2-up and one for 4-up.  To print 4-up, I could simply select
that printer in the print dialog box.

However, in the printer control panel, you can't copy a printer.  When I
select a printer, those options are grayed out on the edit menu.  Copy is
not an option on the right click context menu.

When I try the add printer wizard, it asks if I want to replace an existing
driver.  I tried renaming my first definition, but that made no difference
in the wizard.  It told me I was replacing a driver.

I don't see why Windows would object to duplicate printer drivers.
Jeff Richards - 09 Jun 2005 10:34 GMT
You install multiple versions of the same printer by repeating the install
procedure.

Perhaps you told the printer wizard to automatically detect and install..."
In that case, Windows knows there is already a printer driver installed for
the existing printer and offers to replace it.  Instead, you should add a
new printer.
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>I have a printer that does n-up printing.  Selecting the feature requires
> several keystrokes or mouse clicks in the printer properties page.
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> I don't see why Windows would object to duplicate printer drivers.
 
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