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Set-Printercode

SYNOPSIS

Generate and assign a printer code for MFK users.

SYNTAX

Set-Printercode [-identity] <Object> [[-sizelimit] <Int32>] [[-printercode] <String>] [-mail] [-clear]
 [<CommonParameters>]

DESCRIPTION

This function assigns a permanent printer code to a user (via the AD property `extensionAttribute2`), either randomly or by specifying a custom code. It ensures that duplicate codes are not assigned and optionally sends an email to the user with their code. The function also supports clearing existing codes.

EXAMPLES

EXAMPLE 1

Set-Printercode -Identity "jdoe"

Assigns a random printer code to the user "jdoe".

EXAMPLE 2

Set-Printercode -Identity "jdoe" -Printercode "123456" -Mail

Assigns the printer code "123456" to the user "jdoe" and sends it via email.

EXAMPLE 3

Set-Printercode -Identity "jdoe" -Clear

Clears the printer code for the user "jdoe".

PARAMETERS

-identity

The name or identity of the user(s). If ambiguous, multiple users will be updated.

Type: Object
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases:

Required: True
Position: 1
Default value: None
Accept pipeline input: True (ByValue)
Accept wildcard characters: False

-sizelimit

The limit on the number of users to update (default is 10). Use this to prevent bulk updates from affecting all users.

Type: Int32
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases:

Required: False
Position: 2
Default value: 10
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: False

-printercode

An optional custom printer code. The code must be 6 digits and unique. If not provided or invalid, a random code will be generated. Note: When specifying multiple users, only the first user will receive the custom code, and others will get random codes.

Type: String
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases:

Required: False
Position: 3
Default value: None
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: False

-mail

A switch to send the printer code to the user via email.

Type: SwitchParameter
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases:

Required: False
Position: Named
Default value: False
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: False

-clear

A switch to clear the existing printer code.

Type: SwitchParameter
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases:

Required: False
Position: Named
Default value: False
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: False

CommonParameters

This cmdlet supports the common parameters: -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable, -InformationAction, -InformationVariable, -OutVariable, -OutBuffer, -PipelineVariable, -Verbose, -WarningAction, and -WarningVariable. For more information, see about_CommonParameters.

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