Install Printer with non administrator account

Vincent
New Contributor II

Hi to All ,

I would like to allow non admin users to setup printers on their workstation
when i go to system preferences --> Parental Controls there is a possibilty when unckeck 'Limit printer administration' but this feature is not present if i want to create a configuration profile or a managed preference on my JSS(9.3)
Thanks in advance for your help

Vincent

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SincerelyJoshin
New Contributor II

I do this via shell script.

dseditgroup -o edit -n /Local/Default -a everyone -t group lpadmin

Been using this method since Snow Leopard and tested to Mountain Lion. I am sure there is a better way, but it's always done enough for me.

Vincent
New Contributor II

So easy in fact ... Tested and implemented :)
Thanks a lot Josh !!