Deploying GPO

can deploy gpo printer on domain controller in remote site not have print manager running?

hi sixtwo,

 

thanks posting here.

 

you can use group policy preference policy in windows server 2008 feature deploy printer.

if dc not windows 2008 server, can configure group policy preference item in windows server 2003 environment either windows server 2008 server or windows vista service pack 1 client rsat update installed. if not have windows server 2008 server, can download , install remote server administration tools on windows vista sp1 on vista client manage , configure them. start deploy printer client, client need group policy preference client side extensions.

 

xp gpp’s cse

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=e60b5c8f-d7dc-4b27-a261-247ce3f6c4f8&displaylang=en

vista gpp’s cse

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=ab60dc87-884c-46d5-82cd-f3c299dac7cc&displaylang=en

 

after above preparations, can deploy printer through gpo.

here simple steps reference.

1.     open group policy management snap-in , edit gpo object see “preferences”.

2.     navigate [user configuration\ preferences\ control panel settings\ printers].

3.     select 'action', right click on printers , select new -> shared printer. new shared printer dialog box appear.

4.     enter in path shared printer , action drop down menu select “create”

5.     also can tick option “set printer default printer” box and make printer default.

6.     click “apply” , “ok”.

 

note: preferences setting exists both in “computer configuration” , “ user configuration”. “set printer default printer” option active in “user configuration”.

please make sure point gpp link right computer or user ou.

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wilson jia - msft

Windows Server  >  Management