Printing From 64-bit Windows 7 To 32-bit Windows Server

Having recently installed Windows 7 (64-bit) on my work-workstation I ran into the issue of not being able to add printers hosted by 32-bit Windows Servers (most notably, Windows Server 2003). Eventually I figured out how to do it and thought that I would post my methods here so that others can avoid the headache that consumed me. So here is my method of printing from Windows 7 64-bit to a 32-bit Windows print server (should be the same for 64-bit Vista):

• ensure you have the proper printer driver installed on your Windows 7 box (if using HP printers see blurb at bottom)
• goto printers and devices, add new printer
• select local printer
• use existing port (LPT1)
• select proper print driver
• click next throughout rest of process
• name the printer how you'd like it to be displayed.
• let it install...
• select "do not share"
• when finished, right click and select "Printer Properties"
• goto ports tab, click "Add port..."
• select "Local Port" and then click "New Port..."
• type in the exact network address for the printer. ie: \printserver01\hplaserj
• click OK, then click close
• ensure the new port is selected and click Apply, then close
• test printer. If it doesn't work than you may have an incorrect or incompatible print driver installed

Also, if you're trying to connect to HP printers I have found the HP Universal PCL6 driver to work remarkably well. You can download them HERE and select it when at the step: select proper print driver.