WMI Printer Class Programming

[ISA]

I am trying to script printer creation for new PCs. As I build a PC, I want
a script to create Printer Ports, Printer Drivers, Printer entries and set
certain parameters related to the printer.

I know of and am using the prnport.vbs, prndrvr.vbs, prnmngr.vbs and
prncnfg.vbs to do most of this.

I cannot find any options to set the following parameters...

If you look at Printer Properties under the Device Settings tab, I need to:
set the PaperType in "Tray 3"
set the "Duplex Unit" to Installed
set Total Printer Memory to 36MB or More.

If you look at Printer Properties, Printing Preferences, I need to:
set the "Print on Both Sides" (Duplex Option) option to Flip on Long Edge
set the Pages Per Sheet" (Default Number Up) to 2
set the "Paper Source" to Tray 3
In the Advanced Options of Printing Preferences, I need to:
set "Paper Size" to 11x17

In summary, need to set the following Printer Property Parameters:

Form to Tray assignment:
Tray 3 (Paper Type)

Installable Options:
Duplex Unit
Total Printer Memory

Print On Both Sides = Flip on Long Edge
Pages Per Sheet = 2 (I think I can use prncnfg.vbs to set it)
Paper Source = Tray 3
Paper Size = 11x17

I am hoping to find a WMI Class I can use to set these parameters via a
script.
If I must update the registry, can someone let me know what the KEYS are and
how perform registry updates in a script?

Thanks,
Mike

[Alan Morris [MSFT]]

the device mode of the print and driver are not exposed to WMI.

It's a blob in the registry.

You need setprinter.exe from the Windows Resource Kit to change these
settings
--
Alan Morris
Windows Printing Team
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Post by ISA
I am trying to script printer creation for new PCs. As I build a PC, I want
a script to create Printer Ports, Printer Drivers, Printer entries and set
certain parameters related to the printer.
I know of and am using the prnport.vbs, prndrvr.vbs, prnmngr.vbs and
prncnfg.vbs to do most of this.
I cannot find any options to set the following parameters...
set the PaperType in "Tray 3"
set the "Duplex Unit" to Installed
set Total Printer Memory to 36MB or More.
set the "Print on Both Sides" (Duplex Option) option to Flip on Long Edge
set the Pages Per Sheet" (Default Number Up) to 2
set the "Paper Source" to Tray 3
set "Paper Size" to 11x17
Tray 3 (Paper Type)
Duplex Unit
Total Printer Memory
Print On Both Sides = Flip on Long Edge
Pages Per Sheet = 2 (I think I can use prncnfg.vbs to set it)
Paper Source = Tray 3
Paper Size = 11x17
I am hoping to find a WMI Class I can use to set these parameters via a
script.
If I must update the registry, can someone let me know what the KEYS are and
how perform registry updates in a script?
Thanks,
Mike