Install network printers for all users

T3P0X, yes, unfortunately, a GPO isn't an option right now and probably won't be for the foreseeable future. So, I do need a script at this point. I'm using the following script but it doesn't appear to add the printer on a machine level:. I need a script that will add the printer to the machine so that the printer is available to any user that logs onto the computer.

I'm trying to add the printer with just the server name and printer name. It helps if you provide all of the parameters you are working under such as OS, if the device is shared or dirrect mapped, etc. I am working with Windows 7, Windows 8. All workstations have at least PowerShell 4 installed. All are on the domain. All printers are shared off of either a Windows server or Windows R2 server with Print Services Role enabled and configured.

Yes, I know this would be much simpler using a GPO but that simply isn't an option at this point. Mostly because of how the IT Roles are segregated. Do all of the machines allow Powershell Remoting or will the PowerShell command be run from a login script or will you run the command from each machine manually? Verify that the service on the destination is running and is accepting requests.

Quick and simple. Verify your account to enable IT peers to see that you are a professional. Locally would be good, quickest, most ideal. Shouldn't have thought you would need separate OUs etc! In the game too long Jan 16, at UTC. Simple and elegant! Thanks Leif! Computer Chip This person is a verified professional. Matt Jan 16, at UTC. Steve M. This person is a verified professional. Keep It Simple St Thanks very much for the advice guys, hopefully I can get this sorted out completely.

Dale This person is a verified professional. It was and is shared, and that 'list in directory' box is ticked. Ghost Chili. Semicolon This person is a verified professional. If you can use GP Prefererences, I would setup it up as a local printer in a new policy.

This is solved now, thanks. I used George's solution of adding the printers locally. The printers are now appearing for all users that log on to the machine. Many thanks all! Luckily enough this was solved over two years ago!

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