Script to Set Default Printer (for certain computers)

[ryhackl]

I have successfully assigned logon scripts to let all users print to certain printers, BUT I need to modify the script so that when users log on to specific computers (ex/ library computers) they will ONLY print to the library printer.

I have both printers installed on each of the library computers, but (due to the logon script), the "computer lab" printer is the default. Most users forget to switch to the library print server, so we get alot of duplicate printing.

My specific need (for the .vbs logon script): when I log on to "Library1", set default printer to "LibraryPrinter". I need this to be done based on computer name, not username...

Any help would be appreciated...

- Ryan

 

[search66]

I use kixtart, so it is possible.

Check this thread out from another forum. I followed this and it works perfectly.

http://helpdesk.kixtart.org/db/Viewmsg.asp?Id=659&ForumID=11&Showsub=717

 

[ryhackl]

Thanks for the quick response! Is KixTart easy to use (I'd rather not learn another programming language besides .vbs scripting)

In Microsoft WinNT4, there was a command called Con2prt. Is this generic for all operating systems, or just WinNT4?

- Ryan

 

[search66]

Kixtart is a breeze. It's more or less like a combo between Basic and VB.

You'll have *no* problem picking it up. There are dozens of kixtart resources.

Regarding con2prt... I'm not sure.

 

[KCDave03]

why not just implement a batch file in the 'All Users' profile startup to 'unmap' the existing printers and 'map' the library printer?

 

[ryhackl]

KCDave03

Can I do that in the GPO logon script?

 

[ryhackl]

KCDave03

Or is it better to put it in the "Startup" folder??

 

[ryhackl]

What I would like to do is set an

IF computername = Library** (as in Library01, Library02, etc)
THEN Print on LibraryPrinter
ELSEIF computername = Lab** (as in Lab01, Lab02, etc)
THEN Print on LabPrinter


Suggestions?

 

[aco636]

Con2prt is a third party app, just try /? for list of arguments. Can be used OK but was cmd tool not vbs tool.
As for vbs, I would say first delete any exiting printers then add specific printers based on machine names, subnets, user groups. ect.
Remove
Set WshNetwork = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Network&quot
WshNetwork.RemovePrinterConnection "\\PrintServer\PrintName"

Connect
Set WshNetwork = CreateObject("WScript.Network&quot
WshNetwork.AddWindowsPrinterConnection "\\PrintServer1\PrintName"
WshNetwork.SetDefaultPrinter "\\PrintServer1\PrintName"
Good Luck