Auto push down printer driver from print server.

[aaalexxx]

hey guys,

any of you have done auto pushing down of printer driver from printer server when the users login to their windows.

appreciate if you guys can share. or how do i get it work?

Thanks.

Alex.

[ExOceMan]

I have seen it done via Log-on script. I am not a developer so I can't tell you the code but I think its just done through a simple text file that executes when the user logs into their profile.

[IDSTechnical]

What network OS are you working on?

Since windows 2000 server you could use active directory and a login script to push the printers out to the clients.

I use a vb script for my login scripts in the office and that works a treat, I also have a number of customers who use this method.

[aaalexxx]

What network OS are you working on?

Since windows 2000 server you could use active directory and a login script to push the printers out to the clients.

I use a vb script for my login scripts in the office and that works a treat, I also have a number of customers who use this method.

when i double click the vb script on the pc. it's working fine. able to map successfully. but when i put in at the logon script for AD. does not work. btw it's running on windows server 2003.

[dbrown68]

Re: Auto push down printer driver from print server.

The following examples list the most typical uses for the command.

NOTE: This command only runs on a Windows 2000-based or Windows Server 2003-based computer against a Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, or a Windows NT 4.0 server or workstation.

This example adds an Agfa printer driver and creates a logical printer on a computer named SERVER.

NOTE: Both lines can be placed in a batch file or typed after each other at a command prompt. These two lines are wrapped for readability. rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /ia /c\\server /m "AGFA-AccuSet v52.3" /h "Intel" /v "Windows 2000" /f %windir%\inf\ntprint.inf

rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /if /b "Test Printer" /c\\SERVER /f "%windir%\inf\ntprint.inf" /r "lpt1:" /m "AGFA-AccuSet v52.3"
This example deletes an AGFA printer on a computer named SERVER: rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /dl /n "Test Printer" /c\\SERVER
For more information about the available switches, type /? after the command.

In addition, at a command prompt, type: rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /?
The preceding command displays the entire list of usage switches with extensive examples for using this method.

Additionally, at a command prompt, type rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /Xs /n "printer" ?
The preceding command displays additional help for changing printer properties. The following example switches the current print driver to the specified new printer driver (already installed on the server): rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /Xs /n\\SERVER\PRINTERSHARENAME DriverName "Lexmark C752 PS3"


NOTE: The following syntax is an example that works correctly as long as the Standard TCP/IP Ports are created. rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /if /b "NORTH-US-SRTEST-TEST24-BOGUS" /f %windir%\inf\ntprint.inf /r "IP_157.57.50.98" /m "HP Laserjet 4000 Series PCL" /Z
If Standard TCP/IP Ports are not created, the following error dialog box may be experienced: Printer User Interface
Printer rundll command failed.
Command: /if /b "NORTH-US-SRTEST-TEST24-BOGUS" /f %windir%\inf\ntprint.inf /r "IP_157.57.50.98" /m "HP Laserjet 4000 Series PCL" /Z.


You either entered a printer name that was incorrect or the specified printer is no longer connected to the server. Click Help for more information.

[JustManuals]

Re: Auto push down printer driver from print server.

I guess you missed it that the original post is 2 years old.

[ddude]

Re: Auto push down printer driver from print server.

Better late than never!!1!!!

[jeffreyclay]

Re: Auto push down printer driver from print server.

I guess you missed it that the original post is 2 years old.

That was certainly helpfull.