Connect printer
  • 14 Nov 2024
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Article summary

The Connect printer action allows you to connect a printer to devices, as part of the package actions. This could be used to connect to a certain printer which is only used by a specific package.

General
TypeConnect printer
Name

Actions are easier to comprehend and manage over time when they have a suitable name that accurately expresses what they do.

Printer typeThe type of printer you want to add:
  • Windows network printer
  • Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)
AddressThe network path (UNC) for a Windows network printer or the URL of an IPP printer. For example:
- \server\printerName
- https://printserver/printerQueue

Supported IPP protocols:
- ipp (same as http)
- ipps (same as https)
- http
- https
Printer nameOnly for IPP printers: the name of the printer.
DescriptionOnly for IPP printers: the description of the printer.
LocationOnly for IPP printers: the location of the printer.
DefaultDetermines whether the printer will be added as the new default printer.
Advanced
ContextThe level at which the action is executed, User or Device.
Network CredentialsThe network credentials from the credential store, which will be used to access the specified printer. The option is available only for Windows.

Filters
Here you can define conditions which determine if the action will be executed. For more information, see Filters.

Agent

It requires the Agent to be running.

Supported platforms

PlatformSupported
WebNo
WindowsYes
macOSYes

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