How to allow local users to launch printer installer software and install printers?

Question

Hi. I have a created a local user. But this will prevent the user from installing printers using printer software package. With still keeping the local user restricted from installing other software or applications, I want to grant the the local user to run the any printer software launcher and install any printer s/he wants on the computer. Anyone can help please? (I am using Windows 11 and Windows 10 on computers)

Answer 1

Have a look at the following. Suspect its the same for Windows 11.

https://theitbros.com/allow-non-admins-install-printer-drivers-via-gpo/

Answer 2

Hi Puyax-1737,

You can install printers and printer drivers without admin rights by allowing it via GPO:

Press the Windows + R shortcut to open Run.

In the Run box, type gpedit.msc and click OK to open Group Policy Editor

In Group Policy Editor, navigate to the following location:
Computer Configuration > Policies > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options

Next, in the right-pane, look for Device: Prevent users from installing printer drivers option. By enabling or disabling this policy, you can control whether to allow or reject non-administrator printer driver installs.

Select and right-click on the option and choose Properties.

In the Properties window, choose the Disabled option.

Click OK and Apply to save the changes.

Next, navigate to the following location:
Computer Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates > System > Driver Installation

Make sure you have selected the Driver Installation folder. In the right pane, locate the following policy: Allow non-administrators to install drivers for these device setup classes.

Right-click on the policy and choose edit. Set it to Enabled.

In the same policy, you need to specify the device class GUIDs corresponding to printers. So, click the Show button under the Options section.

In the Show Contents window, enter the following GUIDs one by one:
Class = Printer {4658ee7e-f050-11d1-b6bd-00c04fa372a7}
Class = PNPPrinters {4d36e979-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}

Click OK and Apply to save the changes.

Close Group Policy Editor and restart your computer. After the restart, check if you can install printer drivers without admin rights.

By disabling the Devices: Prevent users from installing printer drivers policy, you have allowed non-administrators to install printer drivers when connecting a shared network printer.

After enabling a non-administrator to install drivers from the printer, you may encounter the Windows cannot connect to the printer. Access is denied error.

This is due to the Point and Print Restrictions. To fix it in no time, you need to disable the policy Point and Print Restrictions.

I hope this answers your question.

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Answer 3

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