Set Default Printer For All Users
IT administrators face a critical mandate: all network printers must be reconfigured with a new default printer setting by the end of this business day. Failure to comply could lead to widespread printing disruptions and workflow bottlenecks.
This urgent directive impacts every user across the organization, requiring immediate action from IT departments to implement the change via group policy or alternative deployment methods.
Immediate Action Required: Default Printer Configuration
What: All systems must be configured to set “PrinterLogic Follow-Me Printer” as the default printer.
Who: This change affects every user and workstation on the corporate network.
When: The deadline for this configuration is 5:00 PM EST today, October 26, 2023.
Where: This applies to all computers connected to the corporate network, including remote workstations accessing the network via VPN.
The Imperative for Change
The current default printer configuration is being decommissioned due to ongoing performance and security vulnerabilities. This is according to an internal memo circulated among IT personnel and leadership early this morning.
The new default printer, “PrinterLogic Follow-Me Printer,” offers enhanced security features, improved print management capabilities, and reduced operational costs, according to the memo.
Organizations with multiple sites should ensure that proper location based deployment configuration is followed.
Deployment Methods
IT administrators are instructed to leverage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for domain-joined machines. The policy should be applied at the OU level containing all user accounts.
For non-domain joined machines, administrators must use alternative deployment methods such as scripting or configuration management tools. Documentations of these methods can be found on the IT Help Desk.
“A detailed guide on configuring the GPO is available on the internal IT portal,” confirms Sarah Miller, Head of IT Support.
Potential Impacts and Mitigation
Failure to implement this change by the deadline will result in users being unable to print to a default printer, requiring manual printer selection for each print job.
This will cause significant workflow disruptions and potential delays across all departments.
IT Support staff are prepared to handle a surge in support requests related to this change. Employees encountering issues after the cutover should immediately contact the IT Help Desk.
Verification and Compliance
IT administrators must verify the successful deployment of the new default printer configuration on a sample of workstations after implementation.
A compliance report detailing the implementation status across the organization will be required by end of week. This report will need to include the status of all domain joined machines and the total non-domain joined machines that are updated.
The IT security team will conduct a thorough audit of all workstations to ensure compliance with the new printer configuration policy.
Communication and Support
An email notification has been sent to all employees informing them of the change and directing them to the IT Help Desk for assistance.
The IT Help Desk is operating with extended hours today to address any issues arising from the printer configuration change.
A dedicated FAQ page has been created on the internal IT portal to answer common questions and provide troubleshooting guidance.
Leadership Endorsement
"This change is critical for maintaining the security and efficiency of our printing infrastructure,"states John Davis, CIO, in a company-wide email.
He adds,
"We appreciate everyone's cooperation in ensuring a smooth transition."
Executive leadership stresses the importance of immediate action and adherence to the established deadline.
Next Steps and Ongoing Developments
IT administrators are required to submit a confirmation report by tomorrow morning, October 27, 2023, detailing the completion status of the printer configuration change.
Ongoing monitoring of the new printing infrastructure will be conducted to identify and resolve any performance or security issues.
Further updates will be provided as needed. Contact the IT Help Desk for any urgent questions.
