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Install printers via logon scripts!

Hi,Does anyone have an example of a logon script I can use in my Windows 2000/2003 active directory that will install network printers automatically?GiacomoYou can do it with KiXtart very easily:http://www.scriptlogic.com/Kixtart/htmlhelp/Functions/addprinterconnection.htmSee here for some "gotcha" info on setting default printers with KiXtart: http://www.techbytes.ca/techbyte66.htmlIf you don't want to use KixTart, you...

Tags: Printers, Kixtart, printer

Q&A 2005-12-02

Install Printers with batch file

Dear Coleagues,I use to place the following batch file(start \printservernameprintersharename) for my users to enable install any network printer they may choose. But running this kid of batch file brings a prompt where you have to select yes before the printer is installed. I was wonering if there's a switch...

Tags: Install Printers, ndi@..., printer, windows

Q&A 2004-10-26

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Network printer not displaying in directory.

I recently installed two ethernet attached network printers on a dedicated print server running Windows Server 2003. Both printers are shared and proper rights have been given to all users. When trying to install them on workstations by searching the directory the printers are not displayed. I...

Tags: Printers, network, printer, network printer

Discussion threads 2008-08-27

Installing multiple printers

I have a need to install about 50 printers on multiple Windows 2000 or XP computers. They are all network printers and would be set up with individual IP address ports. By just having this many printers installed on a PC, will this affect overall performance of Windows?...

Tags: 2000, 2k, multiple, PC, printer, printers, printing, wayyynorth@..., windows, xp

Discussion threads 2006-09-25

WinXP: Printers Disappeared

This is weird. This week, I noticed that all of my defined printers disappeared.I made a point of not shutting down clean, thinking it would save my environment without printers. Instead, I just powered off, then rebooted and the printers reappeared.Yesterday, I forgot and shutdown.Now my printers seem...

Tags: Printers, JohnGreer, Microsoft Windows XP, printer

Discussion threads 2007-09-14

Hosting shared printers on Vista?

On my little home network, I have a couple of old printers, an HP LaserJet 5L and a Lexmark X73. They do most of what I need.I recently got a new machine that came with Vista which I want to put in the location where these two printers live. ...

Tags: Printers, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), eayres@..., printer, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2007-06-23

Windows Server 2003 Administration Series (Part 6 of 12): Managing and Administering Printers (Level 200)

Printers: They're everywhere, and they are often getting moved and needing to be re-configured. This webcast covers the management and administration of Printers. It also covers installation of printers, configuration of clients, integrating printers into the Active Directory, configuring printer pools and especially, troubleshooting printers.

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Printers, Hardware, Peripherals

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printer instal

I have some computers using windows nt but are standalone computers. I was trying to instal imb 4019 and 4029 laser printers to the computers. I downloaded the drivers for these printers but when I try to install the drivers it does not recognize the printer. I tried just...

Tags: Printers, printer

Q&A 2004-10-04

share 2 printers with 1 PC

Is there a way to share 2 printers with 1 PC? regards,you can hook up 2 printers on 1 pc, cons are you have to switch printers to which ever one you want to use, but why two printers? are you homenetworking?Most definatley. Some more info is needed. What OS...

Tags: choywg@..., PC, printer

Q&A 2005-10-07

Move My Printers 3.1 (Windows)

Move My Printers is a suite of applications, which enhance a Network Administrators ability to migrate and maintain client printers. Move My Printers simplifies, automates and manages the process of moving client network printers between servers and networked printers. Move My Printers also performs routine maintenance task like deleting old...

Tags: Network Printer, Microsoft Windows, Fluentware, Printers, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2005-07-22

Multiple Laptops & Multiple Printers

I work for a company that does mobile x-ray and this is the situation. We have two vans, each van has a laptop, one for the doctor and one for the speech therapist. These guys type up reports on their laptops and print them out to give to the patient...

Tags: Printers, Notebooks, freshyseth@..., printer, laptop computer

Q&A 2004-10-20

NDPS vs IP Printing...?

Hey All!I control about 300 workstations with about 30 printers. I want to use ip printing instead of NDPS printers. to clear off 30 printers of the novell server...would that help free up some resources on the server or doesnt really matter. Just wanted some info to give the boss...

Tags: Chris_Bettini@..., IP, ip printing, it management, ndps, novell, printer, printing, server

Discussion threads 2006-03-21

Cant add printer

Hi,I cant add printers from some machines, when i go to the add printer's tab i can't see any of the printers. I have 2 printers shared on my network and my network consists of machines that run windows 2000/xp. Alternatively I can add those printers if i connect to...

Tags: Printers, printer

Q&A 2005-02-15

Printers

. A customer is calling to ask for a printer to be installed. Where doyou go to install a printer.??Usually printers come with their own software CD.???I usually go to the customers desk.

Tags: printer, karlparky@...

Discussion threads 2007-01-09

Termial Server Printers

Got two W2K servers as terminal servers, up to SP4. Connecting about 130 off site users, most via T1 and some by VPN. Using roaming profiles for users so logins to either server appear the same. We have had ongoing problems with users default printers getting reassigned, apparently at...

Tags: Printers, RLH1, printer, server

Discussion threads 2007-04-02

DHCP and Network printers migration

I need to migrate DHCP and network printers from a NT4 server to a WIN2000 Server. What is the best way to do this and are there tools available to do this?Thank you!As long as both servers are on the same domain there's really no "migration" necessary. Simply...

Tags: ayg551@..., DHCP, network, network printer, new server, printer, server, windows, workstation

Q&A 2004-11-11

Printers and Profiles

I have a Windows 2003 Server running Active Directory and using Roaming Profiles. I recently retired 3 printers from service and removed them from printers and faxes on the server. However, I have a problem with old printers still showing up in user's printers and faxes control panel...

Tags: Printers, lwillard@..., printer

Discussion threads 2007-04-10

Terminal Service Printer Issue 2003 Server

I am using LPT printers. The software I use uses the printer name to print to. But when the client disconnects, and reconects the printer name changes from Printer (Session 1) to Printer (Session 2) and the port changes. I am using XPPro clients. I have tried setting it up...

Tags: Printers, terminal services, printer, printer name, server

Discussion threads 2008-03-08

Remotely Installing Local printers on Win2k & XP

Hi All, I have 55 site scattered all over the State of New Mexico and a lot of my users have brand new HPLJ1320 USB desktop printers that they want to use. It would take may team a huge amount of time to remote to each PC and install...

Tags: desktop printer, jeff.doty@..., Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, printer, printing, windows

Discussion threads 2005-07-15

10+ ways to extend the life of your printers

With so many moving parts and opportunities for paper jams, it's a wonder that many printers last as long as they do. Especially since, on average, support pros devote precious little time to working on printers. That's too bad, because costly repair bills can add up quickly, and replacing printers...

Tags: Printers, Hardware, Peripherals

Download resources 2007-11-16