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Hey, Scripting Guy! How Can I Use Windows PowerShell to Remove Old Printer Connections, List Printers, and Set New Default Printers?

May 20, 2009 May 20, 2009 05/20/09

ScriptingGuy1

Hey, Scripting Guy! Well it finally happened. Our budget request for new printers was approved. We have gotten them unboxed, distributed, and hooked up to the LAN. We have even downloaded the latest drivers from the Internet, and updated the firmware on several of the printers. The drivers are installed on the print servers, and the shares ...

Hey, Scripting Guy! How Can I Use WMI to Add a Printer Connection by Using Windows PowerShell?

May 19, 2009 May 19, 2009 05/19/09

ScriptingGuy1

Hey, Scripting Guy! I am trying to determine how to use WMI to add a printer connection by using Windows PowerShell. I have found this script, but it uses VBScript and not WMI. This means that it is not very close at all, I am afraid. Do you have a WMI script I can use?- CM Hi CM,Ed looked around, but he did not find anything. Therefore, he ...

Hey, Scripting Guy! How Can I Document Printers?

December 4, 2008 Dec 4, 2008 12/4/08

ScriptingGuy1

Hey, Scripting Guy! I do not know about you, but does it seem that printers are a major pain in the dark side? I mean, they seem to multiply faster than bacteria. They are all just different enough to cause maintenance problems, and forget about trying to keep track of toner cartridges. Do you have any ideas that could help?- HR Hi HR,Don...