Prnqctl.vbs Command In Windows Server 2008
This article explains Prnqctl.vbs command in Windows Server 2008 operating system and also explains its syntax.
Introduction
Prnqctl.vbs command in Windows Server 2008 is used to prints a test page, pauses or resumes a printer and clears a printer queue. Syntax used for Prnqctl.vbs command is given below.
Syntax
Cscript Prnqctl {-z | -m | -e | -x | -?} [-s <ServerName>] [-p <PrinterName>] [-u <UserName>] [-w <Password>]
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Parameters For Prnqctl.vbs
| Parameter |
Description |
| -z |
Pauses printing on the printer specified with the -p parameter. |
| -m |
Resumes printing on the printer specified with the -p parameter. |
| -e |
Prints a test page on the printer specified with the -p parameter. |
| -x |
Cancels all print jobs on the printer specified with the -p parameter. |
| -s <ServerName> |
Defines the name of the remote computer that hosts the printer that you want to manage. |
| -p <PrinterName> |
Defines the name of the printer that you want to manage. |
| -u <UserName> -w <Password> |
Defines an account with permissions to connect to the computer that hosts the printer that you want to manage. |
| /? |
Show help at the command prompt. |
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