How to parse WMIC printer list full
When I use the following command, it outputs a text file with a computer's printer information: wmic printer list full >> c:\computer_printers.txt
However, the list is very long, and I only want to see the fields for DriverName, Name, and Portname in the output. Is there a way to modify the command I am using to get this result?
I researched the adverbs associated with the verb List, but the way I am interpreting the document here (https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa394531(v=vs.85).aspx), it does not seem like what I am trying to do is possible. Is there anyone with more experience with WMIC that can confirm this?
Answer
I only want to see the fields for DriverName, Name, and Portname in the output
Use the following command:
wmic printer get DriverName, Name, Portname >> c:\computer_printers.txt
Example output:
> type c:\computer_printers.txt
DriverName Name PortName
Microsoft XPS Document Writer Microsoft XPS Document Writer XPSPort:
Microsoft Shared Fax Driver Fax SHRFAX:
EPSON Stylus Photo RX560 Series EPSON Stylus Photo RX560 Series USB001
CutePDF Writer CutePDF Writer CPW2: