Windows Server 2012 Automation with PowerShell Cookbook

Setting up and sharing printers

When setting up a print environment, often one of the first steps is to set up a print server. The print server allows for a centralized location to configure and manage printers, change configurations, and distribute print drivers. Additionally, a print server provides end users with a single location in which to look for available printers, and automatically apply drivers and administrative changes.

In this recipe, we will be setting up a print server to manage several network-based printers. We will configure the server to share the printers to clients.

Getting ready

In this recipe, we will be using a Windows Server 2012 server to function as our print server. Additionally, we will be accessing and sharing an HP ...