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Print Migrator Problem

I am using Print Migrator 3.1 to move about 30 printers from SERVER A (Windows Server 2003) to SERVER B (Windows Server 2003). The Backup is successful, and the Restore is successful, however, no printers show up in PRINTERS & FAXES.

SERVER A had:
Printers: (31)
Printer Drivers: (40)
Printer Ports: (68)
Print Processors: (8)
Print Monitors: (4)

SERVER B (AFTER RESTORE):
Printers: (0)
Printer Drivers: (38)
Printer Ports: (66)
Print Processors: (0)
Print Monitors: (4)

How come none of the printers installed?

Attached: Print Migrator 3.1 Log

pzozulka

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Print Migrator 3.1 Log
pm.txt

Forrest Burris

looks like the issues in the log file are below. anything on their forums or support focusing on these issues?

2009:04:23 13:29:43 WARNING: The target machine does not have LPR installed. LPR ports will be migrated but won't work until Printing Services For Unix is installed on the target machine.

2009:04:23 13:28:35 WARNING: Kernel Mode drivers (version 2) are blocked on the target machine. Disable Kernel Mode driver blocking and re-run Printer Migrator. Ignoring this warning (Cancel button) will result in driver installation, but because they are kernel mode drivers - a serious problem with any dependent print queue could potentially bring down the system. Selecting OK will result in restore termination.

2009:04:23 10:42:08 Bad Machine Name: 10.81.2.3
2009:04:23 10:42:08 Remote Tree View Failed.
2009:04:23 10:42:39 Bad Machine Name: milla.bcr.local
2009:04:23 10:42:39 Remote Tree View Failed.

pzozulka

ASKER

I corrected all of those problems, and it is still not working.

Coreyg13

had the same problem. try this below. everythinig has been working for me thus far. if i run into a problem i should be able to isolate the problem printer and rebuild just that one instead of 40 or so.

do this form the new server the printers are going to
start
run
gpedit.msc
In Group Policy under local machine goto
Administrative Templates
Printers
in the right pane double click disallow installing of kernel mode drivers and disable it.
start
run
gpupdate
then import the printers.

Hope this helps,

pzozulka

ASKER

I already did that in response to the error I got below. I then tried to migrate again, and it went through without the error. However, after the migration is complete, the printers are still not there.

2009:04:23 13:28:35 WARNING: Kernel Mode drivers (version 2) are blocked on the target machine. Disable Kernel Mode driver blocking and re-run Printer Migrator. Ignoring this warning (Cancel button) will result in driver installation, but because they are kernel mode drivers - a serious problem with any dependent print queue could potentially bring down the system. Selecting OK will result in restore termination.

Coreyg13

I had to refresh the printer screen. you could retart the print spooler service i supose and see what happens. I guess what i would do at this point is clean out any old printers that are installed and no longer used, recreate the cab file from the source print server and retry the restore with the new cab. if that don't work, do you have another server you can try to install the printers on for test purposes.

Do you have any lpr printers setup? I am using raw for all my ip printers.

pzozulka

ASKER

I restarted the server and still no go. I tried a migration with another CAB, and nothing happened either. No LPR printers.

Tried with a test machine I setup on a Virtual Server, and it went through just fine. I have a feeling though it has something to do with the 32bit vs. 64bit architecture.

The source server is a 32bit Win Serv 2003 OS. The destination server is a 64bit Win Serv 2003 OS.

I tried 32bit to 32bit migration and it worked out just fine. Any ideas? I would prefer that 64bit box be the print server.

Coreyg13

it might be a pain in the butt, but maybe loading the 64bit drivers for all the printers in the additional drivers box may help it work. Maybe try it with a few printers and see it they come over all right.

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