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You create ANOTHER file called "defaultprn.vbs" or what ever suits your
taste. In that file put the two lines of code I posted previously. At the
end of YOUR script, I'm assuming that it's a .bat file, type "cscript
defaultprn.vbs" CScript and WScript are the two script engines used to run
..vbs files. I attached the script as a .txt file. Just change the server
name and share name, but leave the quotes.
"Springside" <Springside@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:22F0E4A2-0897-4705-BB4B-AD0FB11C4FBD@microsoft.com...
> Thanks for the help, I'm not totally clear here, as I have no experience
with
> .vbs. So basically my script remains intact, then I add the text you have
> provided to the end of my script?
>
> "Jeremy Church" wrote:
>
> > Here is a short VBScript that you can put in your logon script for you
> > users.
> >
> > set wshNetwork = wScript.CreateObject("wScript.Network")
> > wshNetwork.SetDefaultPrinter "\\server\printershare".
> >
> > Just put this text in a file with the .vbs extension then call it from
your
> > logon script like "cscript defaultprn.vbs"
> > I believe you can either use the actual printer name or the share name.
The
> > share name is just easier.
> > With a little bit of research, you can also use other variables of the
user
> > to set the default printer to set.
> >
> > "Springside" <Springside@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:EA8DCFA2-1F44-4378-9A48-C058C032356C@microsoft.com...
> > > Oli, Thanks for the help, I believe you have assisted me previously w/
a
> > > print server question (i'm pretty new to this), anyway, one more
question,
> > to
> > > set the default printer in my printer script I am using:
> > > rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /y /n \\printserver\printer
> > >
> > > Unfortunately the default is not set for all users? Any Ideas?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Vince
> > >
> > > "Oli Restorick [MVP]" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Browse to the print server through Network Neighborhood (or Start |
Run
> > |
> > > > \\printserver), and click the "Printers" icon. From there, you can
load
> > > > drivers as you would from the server. The File menu will include a
> > Server
> > > > Properties entry.
> > > >
> > > > Regards
> > > >
> > > > Oli
> > > >
> > > > "Springside" <Springside@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:40074CBC-CC14-4943-889D-F23602CE9DA1@microsoft.com...
> > > > > Thanks for the info, but I'm not sure how to install the drivers
to
> > the
> > > > > server from an XP machine?
> > > > >
> > > > > "Jeremy Church" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >> Somebody correct me if I am wrong or if there is a better way.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> What I have done is download the appropriate drivers for WinXP.
> > Logon
> > > > >> onto
> > > > >> a workstation running WinXP as the domain admin (or a printer
admin
> > on
> > > > >> the
> > > > >> server) and install the drivers from the WinXP machine to the
server.
> > > > >> this
> > > > >> should replace the drivers on the server. There should be no
need to
> > > > >> check
> > > > >> a box that says WinXP drivers.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Many printers use the same drivers for Win2k, WinXP and Win2k3.
If
> > the
> > > > >> drivers are clearly different between XP and 2000, you can
install
> > two
> > > > >> printers on the server labeled appropriately for XP or 2000 and
> > install
> > > > >> the
> > > > >> drivers for each OS.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Let me know if this answers your question.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> "Springside" <Springside@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
> > > > >> news:5F3DCEA5-779B-40F7-BA1D-5FD8DE4D82FA@microsoft.com...
> > > > >> > Hello,
> > > > >> > I am currently setting up a print sever on a Win2k Server, I
have a
> > pri
> > > > >> nter
> > > > >> > script setup via user logon, and all is working well on the
Win2k
> > user
> > > > >> > environment, however I am having difficulties with my WinXP
> > machines,
> > > > >> > when
> > > > >> I
> > > > >> > setup the printers on the server I am only able to install
drivers
> > for
> > > > >> Win2k,
> > > > >> > when I click on the "Additional Drivers" tab, I do not see an
> > option
> > > > >> > for
> > > > >> XP.
> > > > >> > Is it possible to install drivers for XP on a 2000 server, or
does
> > the
> > > > >> server
> > > > >> > have to be 2003?
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > Thanks in advance!
> > > > >> > Vince
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> >
> >
begin 666 defaultprn.txt
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M="Y.971W;W)K(BD-"G=S:$YE='=O<FLN4V5T1&5F875L=%!R:6YT97(@(EQ<
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`
end
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