Main Reasons for MyQ DDI Installation
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For security or other reasons, it is not possible to share the printer drivers installed on the server to the network.
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Computers are not permanently available on the network, and it is necessary to install the driver as soon as it is connected to the domain.
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Users don’t have sufficient rights (admin, power user) to install or connect the shared print driver themselves, or to run any installation script.
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Automatic printer driver port reconfiguration in case of MyQ server failure is required.
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Automatic change of default driver settings is required (duplex, color, staple etc.).
MyQ DDI Installation Prerequisites
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PowerShell – Minimal version 3.0
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Updated system (latest service packs etc.)
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Run script as administrator/SYSTEM in case of domain install
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Possibility to run scripts or bat files on the server/computer
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Installed and correctly configured MyQ Server
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Administrator’s access to a domain server with OS Windows 2000 Server and higher. Possibility to run Group Policy Management.
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Microsoft signed printer driver(s) compatible with network connected printing devices.
MyQ DDI Installation Process
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Configure the MyQDDI.ini file.
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Test the MyQ DDI installation manually.
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Create and configure a new Group Policy Object (GPO) using Group Policy Management.
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Copy the MyQ DDI installation files and printer driver files to the Startup (for computer) or Logon (for user) script folder (in case of domain install).
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Assign a test computer/user to the GPO and check automatic installation (in case of domain install).
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Setup GPO rights to run MyQ DDI on the required group of computers or users (in case of domain install).