You can manually create a printQueue object under a "fake" computer object in AD. This enables users to search for and add printers.
Disable the printer pruning thread that runs on the PDCe, otherwise the published object will be removed because it can't be contacted Cheers Ken -----Original Message----- From: tony patton [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, 14 January 2010 8:23 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Print Servers That's why we have 2 print servers on each site, they haven't been fully configured properly yet, the main site uses a dns alias, but if someone maps a printer using the find option they connect straight to the server. Haven't gotten round to spending the time to research publishing printers to server aliases yet. Regards Tony Patton Desktop Operations Cavan Ext 8078 Direct Dial 049 435 2878 email: [email protected] From: "Holstrom, Don" <[email protected]> To: "NT System Admin Issues" <[email protected]> Date: 13/01/2010 20:20 Subject: RE: Print Servers I have over 30 printers here. For the last few I have not run them through a server, just give them a static IP address. When/if our print server goes down, I lose all the printers hooked up to that. I can hook up a printer to the network without the print server, I just have to keep a list for that. Don't need to count sheets here at the museum. I don't know if this is the best way, but I only need the drivers. I have XP, Vista, and Windows 7 on the workstations. Is this an OK way? Is the best way still through a server? -----Original Message----- From: Phil Brutsche [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 3:11 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Print Servers Unfortunately USB-attached HP JetDirects are the only ones I've used that don't: a) require software to be installed b) don't have stupid printer compatibility problems c) don't have stupid reliability problems I don't know if eBay is an acceptable source for this situation but you should be able to get a used USB JetDirect 175X (HP part # J6035G) quite cheaply. James Kerr wrote: > Can anyone recommend inexpensive print servers that do not require > proprietary software. Basically looking for something like a Jetdirect for > USB printers that I can setup standard TCP/IP ports on workstations > that > want to print to it. Jet directs are too expensive for this > application (company). -- Phil Brutsche [email protected] ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ==================================================================== http://www.quinn-insurance.com This e-mail is intended only for the addressee named above. The contents should not be copied nor disclosed to any other person. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of QUINN-Insurance, unless otherwise specifically stated . As internet communications are not secure, QUINN-Insurance is not responsible for the contents of this message nor responsible for any change made to this message after it was sent by the original sender. Although virus scanning is used on all inbound and outbound e-mail, we advise you to carry out your own virus check before opening any attachment. We cannot accept liability for any damage sustained as a result of any software viruses. ==================================================================== QUINN-Life Direct Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator. QUINN-Insurance Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of UK business. ==================================================================== QUINN-Life Direct Limited is registered in Ireland, registration number 292374 and is a private company limited by shares. QUINN-Insurance Limited is registered in Ireland, registration number 240768 and is a private company limited by shares. Both companies have their head office at Dublin Road, Cavan, Co. Cavan. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
