Backup All Printers At Once

I manage multiple stores and I would like to know how I can backup all the printers at each site.
It must be done via website or command prompt. The website would be something like
printername.storenumber.company.com - Must be able to navigate through the web interface.
The reason being the provided laptop is locked down cannot get admin access.

Working with the following printers
Lexmark CX510DE
Lexmark MX611de
Lexmark MS 811
Lexmark MS710

I do understand each interface is different if i have to I can run the backup by printer type then organize them from the provided backups

Thank you
Jon

Jon KingAsked: 2015-09-16

Who is Participating?

[Product update] Infrastructure Analysis Tool is now available with Business Accounts.Learn More

Experts Exchange Solution brought to you by

Enjoy your complimentary solution view.

Get every solution instantly with Premium. Start your 7-day free trial.

I wear a lot of hats...

"The solutions and answers provided on Experts Exchange have been extremely helpful to me over the last few years. I wear a lot of hats - Developer, Database Administrator, Help Desk, etc., so I know a lot of things but not a lot about one thing. Experts Exchange gives me answers from people who do know a lot about one thing, in a easy to use platform." -Todd S.

LVL 19

systechadminConsultantCommented: 2015-09-16

how the printers are configured? are those configured on windows server like PRINT SERVER ? if so what windows version?

LVL 8

TemodyPickalbatros, IT ManagerCommented: 2015-09-16

utility that allows you to back up printer drivers on one computer and restore them on another. This utility has saved me countless amounts of time

http://www.thetechmentor.com/posts/how-to-backup-printer-drivers-and-restore-them-on-another-computer/

Experts Exchange Solution brought to you by

Your issues matter to us.

Facing a tech roadblock? Get the help and guidance you need from experienced professionals who care. Ask your question anytime, anywhere, with no hassle.

Start your 7-day free trial

Jon KingAuthor Commented: 2015-09-16

I'm not sure I don't have that type of administrative access just a field tech for the stores. Just want to make it easier when I replace printers to have a backup.

I realize it's most likely more simplified via windows server however unfortunately that's not an option for me. Just Web interface and command prompt.

LVL 34

Scott CSenior EngineerCommented: 2015-09-16

When you say a backup do you mean the configuration of each of the printers? Just go into the printer settings and print the configuration out.

If you want it in soft format, scan the config to PDF.

Jon KingAuthor Commented: 2015-09-16

ScottCha- That is correct Id like to automatically as i have about 100 printers to do total.
In addition i can just run a backup monthly and make sure its current,

If I have to i can do it manually however i was wondering if someone had a solution to do it automatically.

LVL 17

Spike99On-Site IT TechnicianCommented: 2015-10-06

You can use a command line tool to export printer settings to a file and restore them from a file.

The command to export printer settings to a file would be:
rundll32.exe printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /Ss /n "PRINTERNAME" /a "FILENAME.dat"

To restore printer settings from a file:
RUNDLL32.EXE PRINTUI.DLL,PrintUI /Sr /n "PRINTERNAME" /a "FILENAME.dat"

That .DAT file can be opened in Notepad, but isn't very easy to read. Perhaps another tool would make it easier to read. NotePad++ or another tool might make that a bit easier to read.

This page has more details on the command line tool:
http://www.robvanderwoude.com/2kprintcontrol.php

I hope this helps.

Alicia

LVL 40

hdhondtCommented: 2015-11-07

This question has been classified as abandoned and is closed as part of the Cleanup Program. See the recommendation for more details.