Update Print Scout driver to the KM Universal Driver

  • Published on Apr 5, 2024
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  1. Download and extract the Windows Print Scout package from the Beacon web  portal

  2. Open Setup.ini

  3. Add the highlighted line

    [InstallConfig]

    ServerUrl=https://printscout.beacon.pharos.com

    SecurePrinterName=KM Secure Printer

  4. Download the KM print driver using the appropriate URL below:

    32-bit package:

    https://beacon.pharos.com/files/static/drivers/km/3.4.0/PrinterDriver_x32.zip

    64-bit package:

    https://beacon.pharos.com/files/static/drivers/km/3.4.0/PrinterDriver_x64.zip

  5. Copy PrinterDriver_x32.zip and/or PrinterDriver_x64.zip into the Print Scout installer folder.

  6. The Print Scout installer folder will contain the following files:

    CustomerSecret.dat

    PrinterDriver_x32.zip (and/or) PrinterDriver_x64.zip 

    PrintScoutInstaller.exe

    Setup.ini

  7. Launch PrintScoutInstaller.exe to install the Print Scout.

  8. The Print Scout Configuration app will launch upon completion of the Print Scout installer.

  9. Select File > Create Deployment Settings file to create the deployment settings file.

  10. Open directory C:\ProgramData\PharosSystems\PrintScout\Deployment.

  11. Copy PrinterDriver_x32.zip and/or PrinterDriver_x64.zip into this folder.

  12. The Windows Print Scout deployment package is ready for use with a deployment tool like SCCM.

  13. The deployment packager folder will contain the following files:

    InstallConfig.ini

    PrinterDriver_x32.zip (and/or) PrinterDriver_x64.zip 

    PrintScoutInstaller.exe

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