How To Add A Printer Using Powershell: A Step-by-step Guide

Adding printers using PowerShell is a great way to automate the process of managing printers on a network. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to do just that. We’ll start by explaining the basics of PowerShell, and then we’ll dive into the specifics of how to add a printer using PowerShell. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced PowerShell user, you’ll find this tutorial helpful and informative. So let’s get started!

How To Add Printer Using Powershell

In PowerShell, you can use the Add-Printer cmdlet to add a printer to a computer. This cmdlet is available in PowerShell version 3 and later.

To add a printer using PowerShell, you’ll need to know the printer’s IP address and the name of the printer driver that you want to install. You’ll also need administrative rights on the computer where you want to install the printer.

To add a printer using PowerShell, follow these steps:

1. Open PowerShell as an administrator. To do this, press the Windows key ++ X, then select “Windows PowerShell (Admin)” from the menu.

2. Run the following command, replacing “printer_name” with the desired name of the printer:

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Add-Printer -Name printer_name -ConnectionName “TCPIP” -Port 9100 -DriverName “driver_name” -Shared -PortName “port_name”

1. This command will create a new printer object in the Windows printer queue. The printer name will be “printer_name”, the driver will be “driver_name”, and the printer will be shared on the network.

2. If you want to install the printer on a specific computer, you can use the “-ComputerName” parameter to specify the computer name. For example:

Add-Printer -Name printer_name -ConnectionName “TCPIP” -Port 9100 -DriverName “driver_name” -Shared -PortName “port_name” -ComputerName “computer_name”

1. This will install the printer on the specified computer.

Note that you can use any IP address for the printer, not just the IP address of the printer. For example, you can use “192.168.1.100” instead of the actual IP address of the printer.

You can also use the “-Port” parameter to specify a different port for the printer. For example, you can use “-Port 9100” instead of “-Port 9100”.

How Do I Check If A Printer Is Installed On My System Using Powershell?

• 1. Open PowerShell as an administrator.
• 2. Type “Get-WmiObject –Class Win32_Printer” and press Enter.
• 3. Look for the name of your printer in the list of printers that is returned.
• 4. If the name of your printer is listed, it has been installed on your system.
• 5. If the name of your printer is not listed, it has not been installed on your system.

How Do I Find The List Of Available Printers On My System Using Powershell?

How Do I Find The List Of Available Printers On My System Using Powershell?

Using PowerShell to find the list of available printers on your system is a great way to get information about your printer setup. This can help you troubleshoot problems, manage your printers, and automate printer-related tasks.

To get the list of available printers on your system, you can use the Get-Printer cmdlet. This cmdlet returns a list of printers that are connected to your system.

To run the command, open PowerShell and type:

Get-Printer

This will return a list of printers that are connected to your system. Each printer in the list will include information such as the printer name, IP address, and status.

You can also use the Get-Printer cmdlet to get detailed information about a specific printer. To do this, use the Get-Printer cmdlet followed by the name of the printer you want information about. For example, to get detailed information about the printer named “Printer1,” you would type:

Get-Printer Printer1

This will return detailed information about the printer, including the printer’s name, IP address, status, and more.

You can also use the Get-Printer cmdlet to get information about the printer drivers that are installed on your system. To do this, use the Get-PrinterDriver cmdlet followed by the name of the printer you want information about. For example, to get information about the printer drivers installed for the printer named “Printer1,” you would type:

Get-PrinterDriver Printer1

This will return detailed information about the printer drivers that are installed for the printer, including the driver’s name, version, and status.

You can also use the Get-Printer cmdlet to get information about the printer queues that are on your system.

How Do I Add A New Printer To My System Using Powershell?

To add a printer to your system using PowerShell, you can use the Add-Printer cmdlet. This cmdlet allows you to install a printer using the Windows Print Server, or you can use a UNC path to directly connect the printer.

To add a printer to your system using PowerShell, follow these steps:

1. Open PowerShell as an administrator.

2. Run the following command:

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Add-Printer -Name “Printer Name” -ServerName “Server Name” -PortName “Port Name” -DriverName “Driver Name”

Replace “Printer Name” with the name of the printer you want to add, “Server Name” with the name of the print server, “Port Name” with the name of the port the printer is connected to, and “Driver Name” with the name of the printer driver you want to use.

You can also use the Add-Printer cmdlet to add a local printer that is connected to your computer. To do this, you can use the UNC path to directly connect the printer.

How Do I Remove A Printer From My System Using Powershell?

To remove a printer from your Windows system using PowerShell, you can follow these steps:

1. Open PowerShell as an administrator. You can do this by searching for “PowerShell” in the Start menu and right-clicking on the icon to “Run as administrator.”

2. Once PowerShell is open, type the following command:

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Get-Printer | Remove-Printer -Force

This command will list all the printers currently installed on your system.

3. Next, use the Remove-Printer cmdlet to remove a specific printer. For example, if you want to remove the printer named “HP LaserJet Pro M254dw,” you would use the following command:

Remove-Printer -Name “HP LaserJet Pro M254dw” -Force

4. If you want to remove all the printers on your system, you can use the following command:

This command will remove all the printers currently installed on your system.

Note that running these commands will remove the printer and its drivers from your system.

How Do I Change The Settings Of A Printer Using Powershell?

To change the settings of a printer using PowerShell, you can use the “Set-Printer” cmdlet. This cmdlet allows you to set various printer properties, such as the default paper size, duplex settings, and printer trays.

To set the default paper size, you can use the “DefaultPaperSize” parameter of the “Set-Printer” cmdlet. For example, to set the paper size to “Letter,” you would use the following command:

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Set-Printer -Name “PrinterName” -DefaultPaperSize Letter

To set the duplex settings, you can use the “Duplex” parameter of the “Set-Printer” cmdlet. For example, to set the printer to duplex print on both sides, you would use the following command:

Set-Printer -Name “PrinterName” -Duplex TwoSided

To set the printer trays, you can use the “PrinterTray” parameter of the “Set-Printer” cmdlet.

The Bottom Line

In conclusion, adding printers using PowerShell is a relatively straightforward process. By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can quickly and easily add new printers to your computer or network. Additionally, PowerShell provides a number of options for managing and configuring printers, making it a powerful tool for IT professionals. With PowerShell, you can easily automate printer management tasks, saving time and improving efficiency.