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Virtual USB port is missing on Windows 7

Hi All, it has been a long time since I have posted last blog. I was away for a while during Christmas time. Today, I am going to share information about how to get virtual USB port in drop down list while installing local printer (USB) on Windows 7, if it’s not available by default.

I followed below steps to add virtual USB port to add USB printer to Windows 7 PC.

  •          Click on Start. Go to Devices and Printers.
  •          Click on Add Printer.
  •          Select Add a local Printer
  •          In Choose a printer port box, select Create a new port option.
  •          From the drop down list, choose Local port and click on Next button.
  •          Port Name dialog box will appear. Type port name USB001, click on OK
  •          In the step, choose appropriate printer driver from list or provide a driver disk to complete printer driver installation process.
I hope you may find this very useful.

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  1. Great article. But it didnt work for me.

    My prinmter has a wierd USb port. It has 7 pins instead of like all the other USB stuff.

    Any help?

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    1. Hi Mr Andem,

      We are sorry to hear that it didn't work for you. We do not have access such printer. Can you please provide us more information such as your printer' make/model and OS? So, we can look in to this and try to provide you help installing printer. Please send us your details to us on TechieTalksTeam@gmail.com.

      Regards,
      TechieTalks Team

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    2. Thanks friund.

      I have a Dell D630 running CentOS 5.4. I tried using samba and htop but it didnt help.

      My prnter is a OKI Microline. Does your big offices hsve one?

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    3. Where are you Teckie Talks man?

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    5. Hi Mr Andem,

      I am sorry for late reply. I tried my best to get hold of similar printer but I couldn't find one. I will keep looking for such USB printer and update article.

      Regards,
      TechieTalks team

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