[python-win32] Getting a printer's port

[Mike Driscoll]

Roger Upole wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I am in need of a way to get a printer's port with Python. I can get 
>> the name of a printer and the comments field (I think) using 
>> win32print.EnumPrinters(), but that's as close as I can get. Most of 
>> the printers in my organization are networked through Linux CUPS.
>>
>> Any pointers are appreciated. We have Python 2.4 and the script will 
>> run on Windows XP machines.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Mike
>
> You should be able to get the port using data level 2.
>
> win32print.EnumPrinters(win32print.PRINTER_ENUM_NAME, None, 2)
>
>      Roger
>
>

Roger,

Thanks for the quick response. This does work! I was doing almost 
exactly the same thing, but I wasn't passing the "PRINTER_ENUM_NAME" 
flag. I guess that's what adds the additional information.

Thanks again,

Mike