> Hi there,
> I would like to know whether is there any way to add an offline
> printer
> object in Active Directory? The solutions from Microsoft website
> requires all
> printers to be active before it can be publish in Active Directory.
> My scenario is, there are 10 printers (reaching the office in 2 weeks
> time). Rather than waiting for 2 weeks, i would prefer to add in the
> printer objects before hand and once the printers are plug into
> network all users should be able to use the printer immediately.
>
> Anyone can advice?
> Thank you.

"Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" wrote:

> Hello Kent,
>
> Choose the print server and install the printer as local printer without
> connecting it. There will be a prompt for TCP/IP port information, choose
> "Generic Network card" or if you know the model, choose the correct one,
> then ignore the warnings and click finish. Now you are prompted for the printer
> drivers, choose the one you need and and follow the wizard for the device
> name etc. Now if share it correct it will be available also in AD.
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
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>
> > Hi there,
> > I would like to know whether is there any way to add an offline
> > printer
> > object in Active Directory? The solutions from Microsoft website
> > requires all
> > printers to be active before it can be publish in Active Directory.
> > My scenario is, there are 10 printers (reaching the office in 2 weeks
> > time). Rather than waiting for 2 weeks, i would prefer to add in the
> > printer objects before hand and once the printers are plug into
> > network all users should be able to use the printer immediately.
> >
> > Anyone can advice?
> > Thank you.
>
>
>