---
title: "Set Up a Printer as a Lasernet Input Module and Network Printing"
slug: "set-up-a-printer-as-input-module-and-network-printing"
description: "To generate documents in Lasernet, data input is needed. This is generally done using either input folders or printers. This article will explain how."
tags: ["Windows server 2008R2", "Lasernet input module", "Network printing", "Lasernet setup", "Windows server 2012R2"]
updated: 2026-03-05T13:34:02Z
published: 2026-03-05T13:34:02Z
canonical: "kb.lasernetgroup.com/set-up-a-printer-as-input-module-and-network-printing"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kb.lasernetgroup.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How Do I Set Up a Printer for Use as a Lasernet Input Module and Network Printing?

**Applies to:** Lasernet 9

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> This article describes a software version that is no longer supported. Although the software will no longer receive updates or technical support, existing documentation, such as this article, will be retained for reference purposes but will no longer be updated. If you have any questions, contact [Lasernet Support](https://support.lasernetgroup.com/new-ticket).

To generate documents in Lasernet, data input is needed. This is generally done using either input folders or printers. This article will show you how to set up a Lasernet input printer.

## Lasernet Setup

To create a new **Lasernet Input** printer, follow these steps:

1. In the Lasernet build, click the **Modules** button in the **Tools** menu and add a **Printer Input** module. The **Printer Input Properties** window is displayed.
2. Select the **General** tab, and in the **Name** field, set the name of the module. This name will be used when selecting the port later. All other settings on all other tabs can be left as they are at this stage.

> [!NOTE]
> Info
> 
> Lasernet automatically populates the **Printer Name** on the **Printer Setup** pane. This name can be altered but not left blank or the Printer port will not display on the list when creating the Printer in Windows ®.

3. Click **Ok**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-BVE5DW1E.png)

1. Update the Lasernet build.

The Lasernet service will now create a new Lasernet Port that will be used later in the printer configuration.

1. Add a printer, set the names, and update the build.

## Creating the Printer

### Windows ® Server 2008R2

1. Click the **Add a printer** button at the top left of **Windows Devices and Printers settings**.
2. Select **Add a local printer**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-9HH03F5X.png)

### Windows Server 2012/2012R2 and Above

1. Click the **Add a printer** button at the top left of the **Windows and Devices settings**.
2. Within the new window that appears, click **The Printer that I want isn’t listed**.
3. Select the **Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings** radio button.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-LFKNQDW4.png)

1. Under the existing port drop-down menu, select the printer port created earlier and click **Next**.
2. To install the Lasernet driver, click **Have Disk** and browse to the **Lasernet Program Files**.
3. Find the **Drivers** folder and select the **LnPrintComponents.inf file**.

Lasernet 9: `C:\Program Files\Formpipe Software\Lasernet 9\Drivers`

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-RZJF7J0F.png)

Two options for two drivers will be displayed, **LaserNet EMF** and **LaserNet Text Only**. The **EMF** driver is used for receiving images into Lasernet (it is predominantly used for the overlay engine).

1. As we are receiving text into Lasernet, select the **LaserNet Text Only** driver and click **Next**.

If this driver has been previously installed, a preliminary screen will appear. Select **Use the driver** that is currently installed (recommended).

If the driver has not been previously installed, install it when the option appears.

If the error ‘Digitally Signed driver is required’ appears, then you will need to disable **Driver Signature Verification** before you can proceed.

1. Set the name of the printer to the printer name used in Lasernet (**Printer Input TEST**).

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/1617180713558.png)

If this printer is being set up on a server, and other networked computers will need to have access to it:

- Select **Share this printer…** to enable other computers on the network to print to it, then click **Next**.
- If this printer is not shared, then only the computer where it is installed will have access to it.

8. Click **Next** and then **Finish**. The printer will now appear in the **Devices and Printers** list.

## Connect Lasernet Input Module to the Printer

The next stage is connecting the Lasernet input module to the printer. Follow these steps:

1. Open Lasernet and then open the **Input Printer** module properties.
2. Select the **Setup** tab, and select the **Printer Name** that was just created from the drop-down list.
3. Upload the Lasernet build to complete the configuration.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-6HNY1321.png)

## Printer Settings

Ensure all settings are correct.

1. In the **Devices and Printers** settings, right-click the printer created previously and select **Printer Properties**.
2. Click the **Advanced** tab, then select **Print Processor**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/1617182613842.png)

1. Change the **Print processor** from **winprint** to **LaserNet Print Processor**, and click **OK** and **OK** again to confirm the change.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/1617182697401.png)

## Test the Printer

To test if this printer is working with Lasernet, right-click the printer in the **Devices and Printers** window, select **Printer Properties**, then click **Print Test Page**.

In Lasernet Monitor, check to see that the test document begins processing. Look for messages such as ‘Spooling from (printer name)…’ and **JobInfos** such as **WinPrinterName**, **DataPrinterName**, and **DriverName** to check that the printer is working correctly.

## Create the Printer on Another System

To use this Printer as an input across the network, the printer must be shared.

### Windows Server 2012/2012R2 and Above

To create this printer on another system, open **Devices and Printers** and click the **Add a Printer** button.

### Windows Server 2008R2

To create this printer on another system:

1. Open **Devices and Printers** and click the **Add a Printer** button.
2. Click **Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth** printer.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/1617183316458.png)

### Continued...

1. Click **The printer that I want isn’t listed** and then select a shared printer by name.
2. Either browse or type in the network location of the printer you have just added.

A message stating ‘You’ve successfully added [printer name]’ will appear.

1. Click **Next**.
2. To set this printer as a default print, select the checkbox and click **Finish**.