Printer server properties in Windows 7

jmt356
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Printer server properties in Windows 7

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In Windows Vista, to create a custom form for printing, I would
1) Go to Control Panel / Printers.
2) Select the Printer.
3) Go to file and select Server Properties.
4) Tick the “Create a new form” box.

How do I do it in Windows 7?

I found instructions at http://windows.bigresource.com/Track/windows7-ZVO8vuqC/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;, but I don't see Print Management under Administrative Tools.
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Re: Printer server properties in Windows 7

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I have it listed on my Windows 7 Ultimate version, what version do you have?
I am so far behind, I think I am First :evilgrin:
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Re: Printer server properties in Windows 7

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It's almost the same as in Vista:

- Open the Devices and Printers control panel (usually directly available from the Start menu).
- Select your printer.
- Print Server Properties will appear in the toolbar, and also in the File menu (press Alt to display the menu bar).
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Re: Printer server properties in Windows 7

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DaveA: I have Windows 7 Home Basic (64-bit) OA MEA

Hans: it shows up in the toolbar, but not under File. Under File, I have Printing Preferences and Printing Properties, neither of which allows me to create a new form.
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Re: Printer server properties in Windows 7

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At least you now know how to get to Print Server Properties.
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Re: Printer server properties in Windows 7

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jmt356 wrote:DaveA: I have Windows 7 Home....
Everything I can find, such as Print Management Missing in Windows 7 Home Premium Edition, seems to point to Print Management not being available in any flavour of Windows 7 Home.
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Re: Printer server properties in Windows 7

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Print management isn't available in Windows 7 Home, but Print Server Properties is.
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