Installing a LPR printer from the command line via .bat

[jfriedl]

Hi all,

Im In the process of writting a batch file to install a networked LPR printer on on XP/Vista/7 x86 and x64 computers and Ive hit a bit of a snag.

here is what I have

@echo off
start /w ocsetup.exe Printing-Foundation-LPRPortMonitor /passive /norestart
start /w ocsetup.exe Printing-Foundation-LPDPrintService /passive /norestart
rundll32.exe printui.dllPrintUIEntry /if /o "lpr" /m"Canon iR-ADV C5035/5051 PS3" /b "JMLS Printer" /h "x86" /f "CNS3OU.INF" /r "IP_10.128.0.16" /q "jmlshold"


the first two commands execute perfectly, however I on the last command that actually installs the LPR port I either get a "Operation could not be completed, Double check that the printer is connected to the network" or "Port does not exist"

if anyone he done anything like this and could help I would greatly appreciate it

Thanks!

[Glenny]

Just have a look at the following threads and you may get some solution on installing a LPR printer from the command line via .bat:

• http://forums.techarena.in/xp-print-fax/449346.htm
• http://forums.techarena.in/xp-print-fax/937795.htm