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change printer spooler settings from command line or batch file
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Remush via WindowsKB.com
2009-10-28 03:53:06 UTC
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Anyone know how to change printer spooler settings with a batch file ?

Cause I have to do it to about 30 computers.

running assortment of windows xp pro/home sp2/sp3

steve.
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Alan Morris [MSFT]
2009-10-28 17:13:27 UTC
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which spooler settings are you looking to change?

Setprinter.exe in the Windows Server 2003 resource kit would most likely
provide the most versatility. If you are looking to change printer settings
just use the print vbs scripts in system32

prnmngr.vbs
prndrvr.vbs
prncnfg.vbs
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Post by Remush via WindowsKB.com
Anyone know how to change printer spooler settings with a batch file ?
Cause I have to do it to about 30 computers.
running assortment of windows xp pro/home sp2/sp3
steve.
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Alan Morris [MSFT]
2009-10-28 17:13:27 UTC
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which spooler settings are you looking to change?

Setprinter.exe in the Windows Server 2003 resource kit would most likely
provide the most versatility. If you are looking to change printer settings
just use the print vbs scripts in system32

prnmngr.vbs
prndrvr.vbs
prncnfg.vbs
--
Alan Morris
Windows Printing Team
Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
http://support.microsoft.com/search/?adv=1

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
Post by Remush via WindowsKB.com
Anyone know how to change printer spooler settings with a batch file ?
Cause I have to do it to about 30 computers.
running assortment of windows xp pro/home sp2/sp3
steve.
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