# 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**.

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<table><thead><tr><th width="137">Option</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Source</strong></td><td><p>In the <strong>Source</strong> field, specify the source device that emulates this printer port:</p><ul><li><strong>Printers</strong>. You can use any of the printers connected to your Mac in your virtual machine. Select the appropriate printer from the list.</li><li><strong>Output File</strong>. You can emulate the virtual machine printer port by using an output file. Choose an output file from the list or click <strong>Choose an output file</strong> and specify the path to the desired output file.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Port</strong></td><td>In the <strong>Port</strong> field, choose the port type. If available, it is recommended that you use <strong>USB</strong>. Connecting a printer to a virtual machine via USB ensures a faster data transfer rate than connecting it via LPT.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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