Drivers Source (PrintDriverInfo) is a command-line tool that is used to collect information about printer drivers and is primarily used for support purposes. The information the tool collects includes the format and the mode of the driver. The tool also has the ability to map a driver file back to the printer that uses it.
Corresponding Operating System Features
The operating system provides no GUI functionality that corresponds to this tool.
Concepts
A software driver is a device-specific control program that enables a computer to work with a particular device, such as a printer or a disk drive. Because the driver handles device-specific features, the operating system is freed from the burden of having to understand and support the needs of individual hardware devices.
System Requirements
The following are the system requirements for PrintDriverInfo:
· Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, or Windows Server 2003 operating systems
· Permissions: Administrator rights to the server are required to display printer driver information.
· Files Required
· Printdriverinfo.exe
PrintDriverInfo General Information
PrinterDriverInfo collects information about all drivers installed on a local server, or about a driver on the local system. It can do the same for a remote server but needs to use the context of that remote server in the determination (for example, the NTPrint.inf version on that server).
PrintDriverInfo returns the format of the driver as one of the following:
· Inbox (unidrv/PS/plotter)
· Non-inbox (OEM), UniDrv/PS
· Non-inbox (OEM) Monolithic
PrintDriverInfo returns the mode of the driver as one of the following:
· Kernel mode
· User mode
PrintDriverInfo returns the file versions and Date and Time stamps of all the files comprising the driver.
This table defines driver formats:
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Driver format
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Definition
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Inbox
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Drivers whose names match ntprint.inf
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UniDrv/PS
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Drivers that do not match ntprint.inf but are unidrv/postscript based
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Monolithic
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All other drivers
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PrintDriverInfo uses the following syntax:
PrintDriverInfo [/s: ServerName] [/p: PrinterName] [/d: DriverName] [/f: FileName]
Parameters
/s: ServerName
Displays printer driver information contained on a specific server.
Notes
· You must have administrator rights to the server to display printer driver information.
· Do not include the double backslashes (\\) in the name of the server.
· PrintDriverInfo uses the admin$ and print$ shares that are on a server by default.
/p: PrinterName
Displays printer driver information about a specific printer.
Note
· If the name of the printer contains spaces, place it in quotes.
/d: DriverName
Displays information about the specified driver.
/f: FileName
Displays information about the specified file.
Note: You can obtain file information only when one or more printers on a server are shared.
Note: When run without parameters, PrintDriverInfo displays all printer driver information on the local computer.
Example 1: Finding all Printer Driver Information on a Local Computer
To find all printer driver information on a local computer, type the following at the command line:
printdriverinfo
Press <ENTER>. Output similar to the following is displayed:
Finding all drivers on local machine:
--------------Report by driver name--------------
Driver Name: Xerox Document Centre 460
Environment: Windows NT x86
Kernel Mode Driver: FALSE
Using inf : C:\WINDOWS\inf\ntprint.inf
Inbox Driver: TRUE
Driver Technology: UNIDRV
Driver Stack File: UNIDRV.DLL , Date: 03/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: XRDC460.GPD , Date: 28/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: UNIDRVUI.DLL , Date: 03/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: UNIDRV.HLP , Date: 03/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: PCL5ERES.DLL , Date: 28/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: XXPCLIN1.INI , Date: 28/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: XrxIDS_1.Gpd , Date: 28/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: XXPCLRU1.DLL , Date: 28/10/2002 , Version: 1.02
Driver Stack File: XXUI1.DLL , Date: 28/10/2002 , Version: 1.02
Driver Stack File: xpclres1.dll , Date: 28/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: XXWH1HLP.HLP , Date: 28/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: ttfsub.gpd , Date: 03/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: UNIRES.DLL , Date: 03/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: STDNAMES.GPD , Date: 03/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
-=Misc Driver Info=-
DriverPath: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\UNIDRV.DLL
Data File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\XRDC460.GPD
Config File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\UNIDRVUI.DLL
Help file: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\UNIDRV.HLP
Monitor Name: (null)
Default Data Type: (null)
Manufacturer Name: Xerox
OEM Url: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=49&prd=10798&sbp=Printers
Hardware ID: xeroxxerox_document_1eeb
Provider Name: Microsoft
--------------Report by driver name--------------
Driver Name: Lexmark Optra S 2455 (MS)
Environment: Windows NT x86
Kernel Mode Driver: FALSE
Using inf : C:\WINDOWS\inf\ntprint.inf
Inbox Driver: TRUE
Driver Technology: UNIDRV
Driver Stack File: UNIDRV.DLL , Date: 03/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: LXOS2455.GPD , Date: 03/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: UNIDRVUI.DLL , Date: 03/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: UNIDRV.HLP , Date: 03/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: LMPCLRES.DLL , Date: 03/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: TTFSUB.GPD , Date: 03/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: UNIRES.DLL , Date: 03/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: STDNAMES.GPD , Date: 03/10/2002 , Version: 5.00
-=Misc Driver Info=-
DriverPath: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\UNIDRV.DLL
Data File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\LXOS2455.GPD
Config File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\UNIDRVUI.DLL
Help file: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\UNIDRV.HLP
Monitor Name: (null)
Default Data Type: (null)
Manufacturer Name: Lexmark
OEM Url: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=40&prd=10798&sbp=Printers
Hardware ID: lexmark_internationa28bb
Provider Name: Microsoft
Example 2: Finding Printer Driver Information for a Network Printer
To display printer driver information about a network printer, type the following at the command line:
printdriverinfo /d:"Lexmark Optra S 2455" /s:rktprnsrv
Press <ENTER>. Output similar to the following is displayed:
--------------Report by driver name--------------
Driver Name: Lexmark Optra S 2455
Environment: Windows NT x86
Kernel Mode Driver: FALSE
Using inf : \\rktprnsrv\admin$\inf\ntprint.inf
Inbox Driver: FALSE
Driver Technology: Monolithic
Driver Stack File: LMPCL2A.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LMPCL2AC.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LMPCL2AC.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LMPCLNA.HLP , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LMPCL2A$.INI , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LEXUNST.ZIP , Date: 03/05/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: PTZIPW32.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LEXEDF.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LMNET2PP.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LEXDRVX.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LEXCFI.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LMPCL2A.ALL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LEXDRVIN.EXE , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: DRVNPANT.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LEXMV95.HLP , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: PTRESW32.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: PTGUIW32.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: PTAPIW32.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LMPCLHOW.HLP , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LMPCLNA.CNT , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LMHB.HLP , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LMHBNDX.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LMHBNDD1.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LMPCL2AX.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LMPCL2DD.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: C910BM.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: C750BM.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: E32XBM.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: T62XBM.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: J110BM.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: C720BM.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: T61XBM.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: C710BM.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: W820BM.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: W810BM.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: M410BM.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: E855BM.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: OC1200BM.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: K1220BM.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: SC1275BM.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: OPTRASBM.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
Driver Stack File: LMPCLTHK.DLL , Date: 21/02/2002 , Version: 7.00
-=Misc Driver Info=-
DriverPath: \\rktprnsrv\print$\W32X86\3\LMPCL2A.DLL
Data File: \\rktprnsrv\print$\W32X86\3\LMPCL2AC.DLL
Config File: \\rktprnsrv\print$\W32X86\3\LMPCL2AC.DLL
Help file: \\rktprnsrv\print$\W32X86\3\LMPCLNA.HLP
Monitor Name: Lexmark Network Port
Default Data Type: RAW
Manufacturer Name: Lexmark PCL Drivers
OEM Url: http://www.lexmark.com
Hardware ID: LPTENUM\Lexmark_Internationa28BB
Provider Name: (null)
Example 3: Finding Printer Driver Information for a Local Printer
To display printer driver information about a local printer, type the following at the command line:
printdriverinfo /p:"HP laserJet 5"
Press <ENTER>. Output similar to the following is displayed:
--------------Report by printer name--------------
Printer Name: HP LaserJet 5
Server Name: (null)
Driver Name: HP LaserJet 5
Environment: Windows NT x86
Kernel Mode Driver: FALSE
Using inf : C:\WIN\inf\ntprint.inf
Inbox Driver: TRUE
Driver Technology: UNIDRV
Driver Stack File: UNIDRV.DLL , Date: 06/03/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: HPLJ5.GPD , Date: 06/03/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: UNIDRVUI.DLL , Date: 06/03/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: UNIDRV.HLP , Date: 06/03/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: PCL5ERES.DLL , Date: 06/03/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: TTFSUB.GPD , Date: 06/03/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: UNIRES.DLL , Date: 06/03/2002 , Version: 5.00
Driver Stack File: STDNAMES.GPD , Date: 06/03/2002 , Version: 5.00
-=Misc Printer Info=-
Share Name: HPLaserJ
Port Name: LPT1:
Print Processor Name: WinPrint
Data type Name: RAW
-=Misc Driver Info=-
DriverPath: C:\WIN\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\UNIDRV.DLL
Data File: C:\WIN\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\HPLJ5.GPD
Config File: C:\WIN.NET\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\UNIDRVUI.DLL
Help file: C:\WIN\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\UNIDRV.HLP
Monitor Name: PJL Language Monitor
Default Data Type: (null)
Manufacturer Name: HP
OEM Url: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=37&prd=10798&sbp=Printers
Hardware ID: hewlett-packardhp_lae238
Provider Name: Microsoft
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