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Set-Printer

Updates the configuration of an existing printer.

Syntax

Name (Default)

Set-Printer
    [-Name] <String[]>
    [-ComputerName <String>]
    [-Comment <String>]
    [-Datatype <String>]
    [-DriverName <String>]
    [-UntilTime <UInt32>]
    [-KeepPrintedJobs <Boolean>]
    [-Location <String>]
    [-PermissionSDDL <String>]
    [-PortName <String>]
    [-PrintProcessor <String>]
    [-Priority <UInt32>]
    [-Published <Boolean>]
    [-RenderingMode <RenderingModeEnum>]
    [-SeparatorPageFile <String>]
    [-Shared <Boolean>]
    [-ShareName <String>]
    [-StartTime <UInt32>]
    [-DisableBranchOfficeLogging <Boolean>]
    [-BranchOfficeOfflineLogSizeMB <UInt32>]
    [-WorkflowPolicy <WorkflowPolicyEnum>]
    [-CimSession <CimSession[]>]
    [-ThrottleLimit <Int32>]
    [-AsJob]
    [-PassThru]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

InputObject (cdxml)

Set-Printer
    -InputObject <CimInstance[]>
    [-Comment <String>]
    [-Datatype <String>]
    [-DriverName <String>]
    [-UntilTime <UInt32>]
    [-KeepPrintedJobs <Boolean>]
    [-Location <String>]
    [-PermissionSDDL <String>]
    [-PortName <String>]
    [-PrintProcessor <String>]
    [-Priority <UInt32>]
    [-Published <Boolean>]
    [-RenderingMode <RenderingModeEnum>]
    [-SeparatorPageFile <String>]
    [-Shared <Boolean>]
    [-ShareName <String>]
    [-StartTime <UInt32>]
    [-DisableBranchOfficeLogging <Boolean>]
    [-BranchOfficeOfflineLogSizeMB <UInt32>]
    [-WorkflowPolicy <WorkflowPolicyEnum>]
    [-CimSession <CimSession[]>]
    [-ThrottleLimit <Int32>]
    [-AsJob]
    [-PassThru]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

Description

The Set-Printer cmdlet updates the configuration of the specified printer.

Use the KeepPrintedJobs parameter to make a printer keep printed jobs.

You can specify the printer to update by using either a printer object retrieved by the Get-Printer cmdlet, or by specifying a printer name.

You can use wildcard characters with Set-Printer. You can use Set-Printer in a Windows PowerShell remoting session.

You need administrator credentials to run Set-Printer.

Examples

Example 1: Set printer to keep printed jobs

Set-Printer -Name "Microsoft XPS Document Writer" -KeepPrintedJobs $True

This command configures the Microsoft XPS Document Writer printer to keep printed jobs.

Example 2: Set printer to keep printed jobs by using a printer object

$Printer = Get-Printer -Name "Microsoft XPS Document Writer"
$Printer.KeepPrintedJobs = $True
Set-Printer -InputObject $Printer

The first command gets the printer named Microsoft XPS Document Writer by using the Get-Printer cmdlet. The command stores the result in the $Printer variable.

The second command assigns a value of $True to the KeepPrintedJobs property of the $Printer object.

The final command sets the value of revised value of $Printer.

Parameters

-AsJob

Runs the cmdlet as a background job. Use this parameter to run commands that take a long time to complete.

Parameter properties

Type:SwitchParameter
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-BranchOfficeOfflineLogSizeMB

Specifies the maximum size, in megabytes, of the branch office remote offline log file for this printer. You cannot specify this parameter for unshared queues or queues that do not have branch office enabled.

Parameter properties

Type:UInt32
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-CimSession

Runs the cmdlet in a remote session or on a remote computer. Enter a computer name or a session object, such as the output of a New-CimSession or Get-CimSession cmdlet. The default is the current session on the local computer.

Parameter properties

Type:

CimSession[]

Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False
Aliases:Session

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-Comment

Specifies the text to add to the Comment field for the specified printer.

Parameter properties

Type:String
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-ComputerName

Specifies the name of the computer on which the printer is installed.

Parameter properties

Type:String
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False
Aliases:CN

Parameter sets

Name
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.

Parameter properties

Type:SwitchParameter
Default value:False
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False
Aliases:cf

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.

Parameter properties

Type:SwitchParameter
Default value:False
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False
Aliases:cf

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-Datatype

Specifies the data type the printer uses to record print jobs.

Parameter properties

Type:String
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-DisableBranchOfficeLogging

Indicates whether branch office remote logging is disabled. You cannot specify this parameter for unshared queues.

Parameter properties

Type:Boolean
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-DriverName

Specifies the name of the printer driver for the printer.

Parameter properties

Type:String
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-InputObject

Specifies the input object that is used in a pipeline command.

Parameter properties

Type:

CimInstance[]

Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

InputObject (cdxml)
Position:Named
Mandatory:True
Value from pipeline:True
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-KeepPrintedJobs

Specifies whether the printer jobs in the queue are kept.

Parameter properties

Type:Boolean
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-Location

Specifies the location of the printer.

Parameter properties

Type:String
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-Name

Specifies the name of the printer to modify.

Parameter properties

Type:

String[]

Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

Name
Position:0
Mandatory:True
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:True
Value from remaining arguments:False

-PassThru

Returns an object representing the item with which you are working. By default, this cmdlet does not generate any output.

Parameter properties

Type:SwitchParameter
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-PermissionSDDL

Specifies the permissions for the printer as an SDDL string.

Parameter properties

Type:String
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-PortName

Specifies the name of the port that is used or created for the printer.

Parameter properties

Type:String
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-PrintProcessor

Specifies the name of the print processor used by the printer.

Parameter properties

Type:String
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-Priority

Specifies the relative queue priority.

Parameter properties

Type:UInt32
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-Published

Specifies whether the printer is published in the network directory service.

Parameter properties

Type:Boolean
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-RenderingMode

Specifies the rendering mode for the printer. The acceptable values for this parameter are:

  • SSR
  • CSR
  • BranchOffice

Parameter properties

Type:RenderingModeEnum
Default value:None
Accepted values:SSR, CSR, BranchOffice
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-SeparatorPageFile

Specifies the path of and name of the separator page to be used by the printer.

Parameter properties

Type:String
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-Shared

Specifies whether the printer is shared.

Parameter properties

Type:Boolean
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-ShareName

Specifies the name by which to share the printer on the network. To change the share state of a printer, specify the Shared parameter.

Parameter properties

Type:String
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-StartTime

Specifies the starting time of printer availability.

Parameter properties

Type:UInt32
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-ThrottleLimit

Specifies the maximum number of concurrent operations that can be established to run the cmdlet. If this parameter is omitted or a value of 0 is entered, then Windows PowerShell® calculates an optimum throttle limit for the cmdlet based on the number of CIM cmdlets that are running on the computer. The throttle limit applies only to the current cmdlet, not to the session or to the computer.

Parameter properties

Type:Int32
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-UntilTime

Specifies the ending time of printer availability.

Parameter properties

Type:UInt32
Default value:None
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-WhatIf

Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet is not run.

Parameter properties

Type:SwitchParameter
Default value:False
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False
Aliases:wi

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

-WorkflowPolicy

Enables an administrator to associate a given printer with a specific Workflow application. This parameter does not allow the administrator to override the device-app association that was made using the device metadata service.

Parameter properties

Type:WorkflowPolicyEnum
Default value:None
Accepted values:Uninitialized, Disabled, Enabled
Supports wildcards:False
DontShow:False

Parameter sets

(All)
Position:Named
Mandatory:False
Value from pipeline:False
Value from pipeline by property name:False
Value from remaining arguments:False

CommonParameters

This cmdlet supports the common parameters: -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable, -InformationAction, -InformationVariable, -OutBuffer, -OutVariable, -PipelineVariable, -ProgressAction, -Verbose, -WarningAction, and -WarningVariable. For more information, see about_CommonParameters.

Inputs

String

CimInstance

Outputs

CimInstance

CimInstance

This cmdlet returns a printer object.