Active Directory Printers
Active Directory Printers are published printer objects that allow users to easily locate and connect to network printers within the domain. By publishing printers to Active Directory, administrators enable users to search for and install printers based on location, capabilities, or other attributes without needing to know the specific printer path or server name.
Published printers in Active Directory streamline printer management and deployment across the organization. Users can find printers through the Windows "Add Printer" wizard or by browsing Active Directory, making printer discovery intuitive and efficient. This centralized approach simplifies printer administration and ensures users have access to appropriate printing resources based on their location and needs.
General Printer Reports
The General Printer Reports section provides essential reports for managing and auditing printer objects published in Active Directory. These reports help administrators track printer inventory, monitor printer lifecycle, and maintain accurate printer information. All reports support custom LDAP filters for more targeted results.
All Printers Report
The "All Printers" report retrieves all printer objects published in the selected domain. You can apply custom LDAP filters to narrow down results based on specific criteria.
Managed Printers Report
The "Managed Printers" report lists printer objects that have an assigned manager, useful for tracking printer ownership and responsibility within the organization.
Unmanaged Printers Report
The "Unmanaged Printers" report lists printer objects without an assigned manager, helping identify printers that may need administrative oversight.
Black and White Printers Report
The "Black and White Printers" report lists printers configured for monochrome printing only, useful for identifying cost-effective printing options.
Color Printers Report
The "Color Printers" report lists printers with color printing capabilities, helping users locate color printing resources.
With Print Duplex Supported Report
The "With Print Duplex Supported" report lists printers that support duplex (double-sided) printing, useful for identifying environmentally-friendly printing options.
No Print Duplex Supported Report
The "No Print Duplex Supported" report lists printers that do not support duplex printing, helping identify printers with limited capabilities.
With Stapling Supported Report
The "With Stapling Supported" report lists printers equipped with stapling capabilities, useful for locating printers suitable for document finishing.
No Stapling Supported Report
The "No Stapling Supported" report lists printers without stapling capabilities, helping identify basic printing devices.
Created during Last 30 Days Report
The "Created during Last 30 Days" report lists printer objects published within the last 30 days, valuable for tracking recently added printers.
Created between [Date] and [Date] Report
The "Created between [Date] and [Date]" report allows you to specify a custom date range to track printer publication over specific timeframes.
Changed during Last 30 Days Report
The "Changed during Last 30 Days" report lists printer objects modified within the last 30 days, helping track recent changes to printer configurations.
Changed between [Date] and [Date] Report
The "Changed between [Date] and [Date]" report allows you to specify a custom date range to audit printer changes over specific timeframes.
Deleted Report
The "Deleted" report lists printer objects that have been deleted from Active Directory. This report requires access to the Active Directory Recycle Bin.
Deleted during Last 30 Days Report
The "Deleted during Last 30 Days" report lists printer objects deleted within the last 30 days, helping monitor recent printer removals.