local log file audit for printer

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we have computers in the domain (win 2k server and win xp pro clients) where in there are more then 200 users. i want to keep track of all the print activites, like who printed and what was printed, at what time, size of the document etc etc for all. this print log file must be stored in the local computer where printer is attached rather then the server

how can this be done? as controlling each user is really tough and not possible either. hence by this, we can least make sure that who does what and to what extent

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aken
 
This KB link may help though you will need to enable auditing of object access on the
computer first and be sure to increase the size of the security log quite a bit.
There will be a lot of events to sift through in the security log in Event Viewer.
For something easier to use and more sophisticated, you might want to look at
purchasing third party application.--- Steve

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=323228#7
http://www.ei-europe.com/print_manager_plus.htm

aken said:
hi,
we have computers in the domain (win 2k server and win xp pro clients) where in
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there are more then 200 users. i want to keep track of all the print activites, like
who printed and what was printed, at what time, size of the document etc etc for all.
this print log file must be stored in the local computer where printer is attached
rather then the server.
how can this be done? as controlling each user is really tough and not possible
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either. hence by this, we can least make sure that who does what and to what extent.
 
hi

the microsoft how to help site describes only abt the server settings. well, what i wanted to know was, auditing the items in local nodes i.e. workstations where physically the printer is connected. as such, server will be overloaded with events loading if i enable other features also hence am avoiding it

is there any help in this regard

aken
 
You can enable auditing on any W2K computer though it generate ton's of events. I
checked out a couple other possibilities. On the computer where the printer is
located go to the printers/files/server properties/advanced and select log spooler
information events which will generate events in the system log that may help. Be
sure to increase the size of the log from default. Also check the properties of the
printers. My HP DeskJet for instance in properties/advanced has the option to hold
files in the spooler. This lets my see what print jobs have been submitted. The
downside is it takes up more diskspace and they have to be manually deleted/canceled
but it may give you the info you want and it is easy enough to disable. --- Steve


aken said:
hi,

the microsoft how to help site describes only abt the server settings. well, what
Click to expand...
i wanted to know was, auditing the items in local nodes i.e. workstations where
physically the printer is connected. as such, server will be overloaded with events
loading if i enable other features also hence am avoiding it.
 
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