Deploying printers via Group Policy in Windows Server Active Directory simplifies management and enhances efficiency, allowing organizations to streamline printing resources while ensuring users have quick and consistent access to the printers they need.”
Deploying Printers via GPO in Windows Server Active Directory
Follow these steps to deploy printers via Group Policy Objects using the Print Management Console:
Prerequisites
- Windows Server with Active Directory Domain Services installed.
- Print Management Console installed and configured.
- Administrative access to the domain controller.
Steps to Deploy Printers
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Open the Print Management Console:
- Click on the Start menu, type “Print Management,” and hit Enter.
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Add Printers:
- In the Print Management Console, right-click on the “Printers” node and select “Add Printer.”
- Follow the wizard to add your printers.
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Create a new Group Policy Object:
- Open the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC).
- Right-click on the organizational unit (OU) where you want to deploy the printers and select “Create a GPO in this domain, and Link it here.”
- Name the GPO and click “OK.”
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Configure the GPO for Printer Deployment:
- Right-click the newly created GPO and select “Edit.”
- Navigate to User Configuration > Preferences > Control Panel Settings > Printers.
- Right-click on “Printers,” select “New,” then “Shared Printer.”
- Define the printer path (e.g., \\server\printername) and configure additional settings as needed.
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Apply the GPO:
- Close the GPO Editor. The settings will now apply to users in the OU.
- To force the GPO to apply immediately, you can run
gpupdate /forcein the command prompt on user machines.
Conclusion
Once the GPO has been configured, users within the specified OU will automatically receive the deployed printers. This process streamlines printer management and ensures a consistent printing experience across the organization.
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