How can I use PowerShell to install printer drivers through Recast Software?

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Asked By CuriousCoder42 On

I'm looking for guidance on how to install printer drivers using a PowerShell script in Recast Software (Liquit Application Workspace). I've tried several scripts, including using pnputil.exe with the command `pnputil.exe -add-driver "path to inf file" -install`, but none of them have worked so far. If anyone has experience with this or knows a better method or script I can try, I would really appreciate your help!

4 Answers

Answered By PrinterSavvy99 On
Answered By TechWhiz89 On

I don’t have experience with Liquit specifically, but when I've deployed printers and drivers before, I found that using Intune with PSADT works really well. I typically call pnputil.exe to install the driver, similar to what you did. After that, I launch Explorer as the user with the printer's UNC path. Just a heads up: be aware if Intune is running 32-bit, as you'll need to use `C:windowssysnativepnputil.exe` instead.

Answered By DriverGuru23 On

First off, make sure your drivers are still needed. Microsoft has phased out support for many drivers in favor of universal ones. You can check out their official guidelines for more information: [Microsoft Printer Drivers](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-hardware/drivers/print/end-of-servicing-plan-for-third-party-printer-drivers-on-windows).

Answered By ScriptMaster007 On

There are plenty of resources out there about setting this up as a script in PowerShell or Intune. The basic process goes like this:
1. Package your driver files.
2. Deliver them to your clients and extract.
3. Use pnputil to install the drivers.
4. Add the printer port with PowerShell.
5. Finally, add the printers pointing to the driver and port.

Keep in mind, if things aren't working, check whether the agent is running as 32-bit or 64-bit and if it's running as the system or the user.

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