Print Operators on a Win2K3 Print Server

[BillL]

I'm trying to allow the Print Operators group to install and manage
printers on a Windows Server 2003 print server. It appears that the
Administrators and Power Users groups are set up with these rights but
not Print Operators (PO). I have enabled the PO group to Load and
Unload device drivers but when I open the Add Printer Wizard, I am
unable to select "Local printer attached to this computer" - it is
greyed out. I have also modified the C:\WINDOWS\INF directory allowing
the PO group to update this folder. What other rights and permissions
are required to allow the PO group to fully administer print services?

Thanks,
Bill

 

[j.hedman]

Did you ever find anything for this? In Windows 2000, Print Operators
can add printers but not in 2003. We have the same problem and would
love some input if you found any.

 

[BillL]

I haven't found anything new. It seems like Microsoft doesn't intend
for Print Operators to install printers anymore.