Checklist: Deploy Print Servers

Applies To: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2

Task Reference

Review the basic concepts as needed.

Overview of Print Management

Install the Print and Document Services role and applicable print role services, and open the Print Management snap-in.

Install Print Components

Add or remove print servers using the Print Management snap-in.

Add or Remove Print Servers

Migrate print servers if needed.

Migrate Print Servers

Add network printers to the print server automatically.

Add Network Printers Automatically

Deploy printer connections to users or computers as needed.

Deploying Printers by Using Group Policy

List or remove printers from Active Directory Domain Services.

List or Remove Printers from Active Directory Domain Services

Install updated printer drivers on the server, including 32-bit or 64-bit drivers.

Update and Manage Printer Drivers

Control how users who are not members of the local Administrators group can install printer drivers.

Control Printer Driver Installation Security

Additional references

Print Management