Point and Print Restrictions
Overview
Describes a GPO (Group Policy Object) which controls the behavior of Windows clients (workstations) when attempting to install a print driver.
Point and print
Enabling this policy makes it possible for standard users to install (and update) print drivers from a list of approved print servers without needing to enter an administrator password or elevate privileges.
Policy
The policy can be configured in GPMC (Group Policy Management Console) by navigating to the following node:
iwunet.indwes.edu > Workstations > Managed
The name of the policy object is PointAndPrintRestrictions and it is linked to the Workstations > Managed OU.
Settings
The policy includes the following settings:
Computer Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates > Printers > Point and Print Restrictions
| Setting | Comment |
|---|---|
| Enter fully qualified server names separated by semicolons | vmprint1.iwunet.indwes.edu; vmprint2.iwunet.indwes.edu; regprint.iwunet.indwes.edu; micropress.iwunet.indwes.edu; printtest.iwunet.indwes.edu; vmprint4.iwunet.indwes.edu; printmgr.iwunet.indwes.edu; printserver1.iwunet.indwes.edu |
| Users can only point and print to machines in their forest | Disabled |
| Security Prompts: When installing drivers for a new connection | Do not show warning or elevation prompt |
| Security Prompts: When updating drivers for an existing connection | Do not show warning or elevation prompt |
More information
For more information see: