Installing printers can be a tedious job, but Group Policies can automate the deployment process. This guide will detail the steps required to push out printers to a department.

Step 1: Create the GPO for the printer

First, open Group Policy Management on the Domain Controller.

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Then, create the GPO that will be used to deploy the printer.
Right-click on Group Policy Objects >New

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Click OK

Step 2: Add the Printer to Print Management

Go to Start > Print Management

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Right-click on Printers > Add Printer…

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Go through the wizard to add the printer.

Step 3: Link Printer to GPO for Deployment

Right-click on the printer and select Deploy with Group Policy…

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Click Browse…
Click the All tab
Select the GPO created for the printer

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Select either to deploy to the user or to the computer
Click Add
Click OK

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Step 4: Link GPO to OU

Drag to link the GPO to the desired OU in Group Policy Management.
If deploying per computer, reboot the target computer.
If deploying per user, logout/login on the target computer.

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References
Microsoft Technet – Deploy Printer Connections
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731292.aspx/