Net\_AddPrinter

Description

Adds a network printer to the computer. Only printers on Windows networks are supported

Syntax

Net_AddPrinter(sPrinterShare, s9xPrinterDriver, bSetAsDefault) As Boolean

Parameters

sPrinterShare (String)

UNC path to the network printer

s9xPrinterDriver (String)

Printer driver name (only Windows 9x and ME)

bSetAsDefault (Boolean)

Set this printer as default printer

Example

VBScript

'Add a printer
If bStatus Then bStatus = Net_AddPrinter("\\CAPAINSTALLER\PRINTERSHARE", "", True)

'Add a printer in Windows 9x/ME
If bStatus Then bStatus = Net_AddPrinter("\\CAPAINSTALLER\PRINTERSHARE", "HP DeskJet 1200N", False)

Scripting Guidelines

Related functions

Net_SetDefaultPrinter Net_DeletePrinter Net_EnumPrinters Net_EnumPrinterPaths