Different printings projects may require different printing methods. For example, printing to a desktop printer is inexpensive if you only need a few copies. Since the cost per copy does not decrease with increasing number of copies on a desktop printer, printing projects that need many copies may be more economical when done at copy shops or commercial printers.
In addition to the cost, you must also take into account the options of quality, calendar, paper, as well as binding and finishing.
Choose between desktop, copy shop, and commercial printing
Use the table below to determine which printing method is best for your publication. You can also consult your project with the printing expert at a copy shop or commercial 24 hour printing washington dc service. There is a wide variety of services offered.
Backing up and restoring printers when upgrading from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008
This article describes how to back up printers before upgrading to Windows Server 2008. It also describes how to restore printers after upgrading.
Applies to: Windows 10: All Editions, Windows Server 2012 R2
Introduction
If incompatible printer queues are found when upgrading from Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2003 R2 to Windows Server 2008, all printer queues may be removed during the upgrade process.
If article 938923 is referenced during the installation compatibility report, the server has incompatible printer queues. In this case, do not continue with the installation process until the printers are backed up.
More information
How to install and start the Print Management snap-in in Windows Vista
Click Start, type MMC in the Start Search box , and then click MMC in the Programs list .
On the File menu, click Add/Remove Plugin.
In the Available Add-ins list, click Print Management, and then click Add. You may have to wait several seconds for the plugin to be added.
In the Configure Print Management window, type the name of the remote print server, and then click Add to List.
Click Finish.
Click OK. The printers that you want to back up should be listed in the Print Servers area of the console.
How to back up printers by using the Print Management snap-in in Windows Server 2008 or in Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008
Click Start, click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Server Manager.
In Server Manager, right-click Roles, and then click Add Roles.
Click to select the Print Services check box, and then click next.
Click next twice, and then click Install.
After the installation process is complete, click Close.
Click Start, Administrative Tools, and then click Print Management.
In the Print Management window, right-click Print Management, and then click Migrate Printers.
Make sure Export printer queues and a printer driver to a file is selected, and then clicks next.
In the Select a print server window, click a print server on the network, type the name of the remote print server, and then click next.
In the Review the List of Items to Export window, click next.
In the Select File Location window, type a location where you want to back up the printers. For example, type the following
Windows Vista
In the Print Management snap-in, right-click the remote server, and then click Export printers to a file .
In the Select File Location window, type a location where you want to back up printers in the Export printer data to field. For example, type the following location:
Then click next.
Click Finish.
Restoring printers in Windows Server 2008
Click Start, click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Server Manager.
In Server Manager, right-click Roles, and then click Add Roles.
Click to select the Print Services check box, and then click next.
Click next twice, and then click Install.
After the installation process is complete, click Close.
Click Start, Administrative Tools , and then click Print Management .
In the Print Management window, right-click Print Management, and then click Migrate Printers.
Click Import printer queues and printer drivers from a file, and then click next.
In the Select File Location window, type a location to which you want to restore the printers. For example, type the following
Click next twice.
In the Select a Print Server window, make sure that the print server that is listed is the print server that is hosting the printers, and then click next.
In the Select Import Options window, click next.
Click Finish.
How to migrate printers by using the command prompt in Windows Server 2008 or in Windows Vista
Start an elevated command prompt. To do this, click Start, type cod in the Start Search box , right-click cmd in the Programs list , and then click Run as administrator .
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or click Continue .
It is not recommended to create the backup using the Printer Migration Wizard (PrintMig.exe). Additionally, the Printer Migration Wizard and the Printbrm.exe tool do not support backing up .cab files that were created by the Printer Migration Wizard.
For more information about how to install, view, and manage all the printers in your organization using the Print Management snap-in, visit the following Microsoft TechNet website: Microsoft Documentation and Training for Developers and Technology Professionals.
