I am using an old DOS-based program which is very old, but very convinient for me to use. In Windows XP, I was able to get around this problem by using the following commands:
Start Run CMD net use lpt1 \\violin1\brother /persistent:yes
where "violin1" is the computer name and "brother" is the printer name. See the following link:
support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314499
I have also verified using the "net view \\violin1" command that "Brother" is being used as LPT1 for Printing"
However, when I try to use the print command within the DOS program, nothing happens. No errors, but just sits there until I manually close the window. I am running my old DOS-based program to be compatible under Windows 95.
Anyone with ideas as to why this is not working with Vista Ultimate?

Sorry Michael, havent got an answer but could it be that your using 'old' stuff and Microsoft isn't supporting this stuff any more ?
"Michael B."