Example from the linked Microsoft Learn article. Check its paths, targets and availability before adapting it.
cscript pubprn Server1 LDAP://CN=MyContainer,DC=MyDomain,DC=company,DC=Compubprn command
Publishes a printer to the Active Directory Domain Services. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for pubprn; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
cscript pubprn {<servername> | <UNCprinterpath>} LDAP://CN=<container>,DC=<container>The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Examples
Example from the linked Microsoft Learn article. Check its paths, targets and availability before adapting it.
cscript pubprn \\Server1\Laserprinter1 LDAP://CN=MyContainer,DC=MyDomain,DC=company,DC=ComParameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
<servername> | Publish printers hosted by the specified Windows server. |
<UNCprinterpath> | Publish a shared printer using its UNC path. |
LDAP://CN=<container>,DC=<container> | Specify the Active Directory Domain Services container where the printer is published. |
-? | Display command help. |
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