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   Dave Yeo to All   
   Re: Tool to create a new printer?   
   04 Jan 11 21:40:03   
   
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   .os2.programmer.tools:65   
   From: Dave Yeo    
      
   Alex Taylor wrote:   
   > Is there a command-line utility out there which is capable of creating   
   > a new printer?   
   >   
   > That is, given a driver (e.g. ECUPS.DRV), model name (e.g. "Epson PX   
   > 101"), and output port (e.g. "CUPS4"), it will create both a queue   
   > and a WPS object?   
   >   
   > I'm trying to automate this process from a (REXX) program.   
   >   
      
   F:\UTILS>prndrv.exe   
   PrnDrv -- OS/2 Printer Driver Installer/Deinstaller   
   Developed by Keller Group Inc.   
   Copyright (c) 1991-1999 Keller Group Inc. All rights reserved.   
      
   usage:   
      PrnDrv -l                           - list all queues and printers   
      PrnDrv -p                           - purge all Keller Group    
   queues/printers   
      PrnDrv -d name                      - delete queues/printers    
   containing name   
      PrnDrv -s other_options             - enables 'silent' operation   
      PrnDrv -i x:\path\FxPrint.drv       - install driver on suitable LPT   
      PrnDrv -i x:\path\FxPrint.drv LPT3  - install driver on specified LPT   
      PrnDrv -i x:\path\FxPrint.drv LPT3 special_job_properties   
      
   I downloaded it from http://www.os2site.com/sw/comm/faxworks/prndrv.exe    
   and have only used it to delete printer drivers.   
   Dave   
      
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