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Q: How do I configure a virtual machine running in VMware Fusion to use an MITnet printer?
A: To configure and use a network printer in a virtual machine you should follow the same steps as you would for a traditional windows machines. Please see Printing at MIT for more information on configuring specific operating systems.
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Q: In VMware Fusion 1.x, I noticed a printer called "_#VMwareVirtualPrinter." What is it for and why can't I print to it?
A: According to VMware, the _#VMwareVirtualPrinter printer is an artifact from an unimplemented feature and should not have been included with the shipping product. It does not work and can safely be deleted.