copy print queue to new server?

[kempp]

Is it possible to copy a print queue to a different system?

I have a large number of print queues on an NT4 server that I
need to migrate to a second server. Are there any methods/tools
for doing this? I'm sure I would have to manually install print
drivers on the new system, but having done that once for each
type of printer, it seems like there ought to be a way to
capture the configuration from one system and copy it to
another... or is this just big-time wishful thinking??

Thanks!

 

[mcconmw]

Copy everything in c:\winnt\system32\spool to the same location on your new server. Export the printer settings from the registry and import them onto your new server. Make sure tcp\ip print services and any other special print services that you may or may not use are installed on the local machine and reboot. Your day should be a little better.

To export print settings from the registry use the following command (all on one line) It will create a file called print.reg on your c: drive. Copy it to your new server and double click it and that part is done.

regedit /e c:\print.reg "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\control\print"

 

[epohl]

Might want to give this utility an try.

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q255/1/87.ASP

 

[kempp]

Thanks, I'll give these a try!