Install printer by a script

[engineuity]

Hi, I am trying to create a python script to install a set of network printers. I have had success using an os.popen statement, using rundll32 and printui.dll. This takes way too long. Can someone point me in a quicker direction?

thanks

 

[ProblemSolver]

Hi Engineuity,

Can you post an example of the code you are using, so that we have something concrete to think on?

Great handle, BTW!

Regards,

- Problemsolver

 

[engineuity]

Actually, I JUST finished the program. I ended up using AddPrinter() from the win32print library. Also, I was told that the delay was more from the driver download off the network instead of the command. I can post the code if you want, but for use it will need to be modified.

I posted the same question up on about 4 other forums, and this is my first response on any. So thank you ProblemSolver. I hope to give back to this community in some way because of you.

 

[ProblemSolver]

Hi Engineuity,

Thanks for replying even though you solved the problem already, and it would still be nice to see your code as an example.

Best wishes,

- ProblemSolver

 

[engineuity]

Hey, sorry I havent posted the code up yet, I have been making changes to the UI. I had to strip alot out of the code...but you can view it at
clam[dot]rutgers[dot]edu/~mattchan/temp/Printer_Setup_Utility.pyw

im still trying to work out some bugs...and I think I should switch the program around a little, like instead of using the the class as a panel, I should have it as a frame and then insert panels. Im not too confident with converting it over though...do you have any suggestions on where I can learn frames and panels?