How to install printers automatically on windows 2000 client

[bmerlin]

Hi,

My problem is the following : Like the "all users" folders in the profiles where we can find items common to all users, is there a solution that could permit us to set printers up for all users of a same machine, or to install printers when a new login occurs ?

The server is an Active Directory one, and users log on a windows 2000 pro.

Thanks a lot for the answer.

Benoit MERLIN.

 

[kingofscorpio]

hi,
firstly you should log on as administrator on client. install the printer. by default all the user will get the permission to use printer.
if this do not work then
install the printer go to
control panel\printers\you printer properties\securityin security page add the everyone group.
this may solve your problem.

bye,
king.

 

[koquito]

if the printer is connected (hooked) to that computer , then it most eb available to evrybody in that one. A+, MCP, CCNA
marbinpr@hotmail.com

Keep fighting for your knowledge!

 

[jaco8867]

You can use a batch file.
rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /in /c(UNC path of print server) /n(UNC path of printer on print server)

Example
rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /in /c\\pserver /n\\pserver\printer_name

You can also delete printers using the same method
rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /dn /c\\pserver /n\\pserver\printer_name /q
/dn says to delete and /q is quit

 

[ashpp]

You could also use CON2PRT

Make sure you have the alternative/point&print drivers installed on the server

http://www.ss64.demon.co.uk/nt/con2prt.html

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q181663&

Downloadable from

http://www.esu10.k12.ne.us/download/pc/win95_NT_2000/ms_resources/

HTH

Ash.