Printer Settings

In the Printer pane, you can view and configure the virtual machine printer port settings.

To open these settings, choose Actions > Configure > Hardware , then click Printer .

VM_Configuration_Printer

Option

Description

Source

In the Source field, specify the source device that emulates this printer port:

  • Printers . You can use any of the printers connected to your Mac in your virtual machine. Select the appropriate printer from the list.
  • Output File . You can emulate the virtual machine printer port by using an output file. Choose an output file from the list or click Choose an output file and specify the path to the desired output file.

Port

In the Port field, choose the port type. If available, you're recommended to use the USB port type. Connecting a printer to a virtual machine via USB ensures faster data transfer rate than connecting it via LPT.

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