"assign" printers

[Keith]

Is it possible to "assign" a printer(s) to a user or group
so that they dont have to install a printer(s) each time
they log on to a divverent (W2k/XP pro) computer? Using
2000/2003 server with AD and GP. Thanks

 

[Eric Voskuil]

Keith,

This is not a feature of Group Policy - yet. You can accomplish this using
a logon script - assuming that the users have permissions to install
printers/drivers. Policy Maker includes a Group Policy Extension for
managing shared and TCP/IP printers via policy.

Policy Maker Beta 1 has been a private program, but Beta 2 will be publicly
available, starting next week. I'll make an announcement here when it is
available. Release is expected in November. There are also weekly
demonstrations online, and a signup page on our website.

Regards,

Eric Voskuil
Policy Maker
http://www.autoprof.com/policy

 

[DMC]

With KixTart its actually pretty easy.

Create a group per printer and assign the appropriate
users there.

In your logon script, put an If INGROUP "Printer1" add
printer A

You'll have to get the syntax correct, but its as simple
as that.

 

[Eric Voskuil]

It's actually very easy using a VBScript as well (and you don't have to
install Kix and you are using supported software).

This however doesn't answer the issue of "assignment" (vs. raw
configuration). Scripts are unmanaged, don't report via RSoP logging or
planning, and although they can be set up from GP - are not policies. They
cannot utilize policy features including No Override.

Eric Voskuil
Policy Maker
http://www.autoprof.com/policy