Adds, deletes, and lists printer drivers. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for prndrvr; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
cscript prndrvr {-a | -d | -l | -x | -?} [-m <model>] [-v {0|1|2|3}] [-e <environment>] [-s <Servername>] [-u <Username>] [-w <password>] [-h <path>] [-i <inf file>]The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
cscript prndrvr {-a | -d | -l | -x | -?} [-m <model>] [-v {0|1|2|3}] [-e <environment>] [-s <Servername>] [-u <Username>] [-w <password>] [-h <path>] [-i <inf file>]| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
-a / -d | Install or delete a printer driver. |
-l | List printer drivers on the selected server, or on the local computer by default. |
-x | Delete unused printer drivers that are not referenced by a logical printer. |
-m <model> | Select the driver model name to install. |
-v {0|1|2|3} | Choose the driver version; the default matches the local Windows version. |
-e <environment> | Choose a supported driver environment, such as Windows NT x86, Windows x64 or Windows IA64. |
-s <Servername> | Manage drivers on a remote print server; omit to use the local computer. |
-u <Username> -w <password> | Provide credentials authorized to manage the target computer. Avoid exposing passwords in shell history. |
-h <path> | Specify the driver file location; by default the Windows installation path is used. |
-i <inf file> | Specify the full path to the driver INF file. |
-? | Display command help. |
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