Restrict printing by user group

[rlthornt]

I have a home network with 2 XP Pro and 1 XP Home machines. I also have a networked inkjet. I want to keep my children from emptying the printer cartridges by restricting printer use by User Group or by User ID. (They have Limited User rights.) Is there a way to do this in XP?

Thanks!

 

[linney]

See what settings are available via the Security Tab of the Printer accessible when you right-click on the Printer Icon in Printer and Faxes.

In XP PRO you may need to uncheck the "use simple file sharing (recommended) setting in Control Panel/ Folder Options/ View, to access the Security Tab.

In XP Home, you may have to access the Security Tab via Safe Mode.

315222 - A Description of the Safe Mode Boot Options in Windows XP (or Vista)

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315222&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

You will be presented with the option to Deny Print permissions.


Read about Manage Printers.

Assigning printer permissions

http://technet2.microsoft.com/windo...3bca-4201-a788-855b41ecf0371033.mspx?mfr=true

Manage Printers

http://technet2.microsoft.com/windo...aef2-49b5-b50a-e3f110b698a11033.mspx?mfr=true

If you manage a printer, you can control certain operations from the print queue. For example, you can pause or resume operation of the printer, and you can cancel printing of all documents waiting to be printed.