What Is Print Operators Group

The Print Operators group is a local group on computers that run Windows NT and a domain local group on a Windows 2000 domain controller. Print operators are users who can administer network printers. The initial membership of this group is empty.

What permissions do print operators have?

The Print Operators and Server Operators groups are located only on domain controllers. Members of this group can manage, create, share, and delete printers and print queues. Members of this group can load and unload device drivers on the server.

Can print operators restart spooler?

A. While members of the Print Operators group can stop and restart the Print Spooler, modify jobs and other admin functions they cannot add or modify the actual printers.