Printer Port Settings

Using the Printer Port Settings , you can configure the virtual machine's printer ports settings. A virtual machine can have up to three printer ports.

Select the Connected option if you want the virtual machine to start up with the printer port connected.

In the Source field, the source device that emulates this printer port is specified. A printer port can be emulated by one of the following devices:

• Default printer . You can use any of the printers connected to your Mac in your virtual machine. Click the Source field, and select the appropriate printer from the list.

  By default, the HP Color LaserJet 8500 PS printer supporting PostScript is installed in Windows virtual machines, irrespective of the real printer model and version. In most cases, modern printers support PostScript and that is why you should disregard the printer name you see in the Windows printing wizard and complete the procedure.

• Real printer port . If your Mac has a physical printer port, you can connect it to your virtual machine. Click the Source field, and select the physical port name from the list.
• Output File . You can emulate the virtual machine printer port by using an output file. Click the Source field, and choose an output file from the list, or click Choose an output file , and specify the path to the desired output file on your Mac.

If you want to prevent Virtual Machine Configuration from further unauthorized changes, click the Lock icon at the bottom of the window. The next time someone wants to change the settings on any pane of Virtual Machine Configuration, an administrator's password will be required.