Moving printers from one server to another

[wgechter]

We have 6 citrix boxes. We have a list of 100 printers. Instead of doing "add printer", we would like an easier way to add 100 printers to the other 5 boxes. I understand there are some keys in the registry to copy and paste to a box that will copy them. Can I get those keys and does anyone know if it brings over the security assigned to the printer? If not, is there a way to bring the security over also? Thanks for all the help,
Wendi

 

[bcastner]

There are both scripts available, and an automated tool called the Print Migrator:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...r2003/proddocs/deployguide/sdccd_psv_vjez.asp

 

[wgechter]

From what I could find at the site it was migrating from Windows NT or 2000 to 2003. We are not doing that. I'm not sure the tool would work just transferring the printers. The scripts also were for XP or 2003. We are on 2000. Thanks for the help, Wendi

 

[bcastner]

The link, and in fact the program, works on any Version of Windows beginning with NT. It works under NT, Win2k, XP and Windows 2003.

cf. for example:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/technologies/fileandprint/print/default.asp

 

[wgechter]

You are right. I'll try this tonight. Thanks!! Wendi

 

[bcastner]

Make sure you download Version 3.1 :

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...25-cbc9-44da-b2c9-ffdbc46b0b17&DisplayLang=en