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Which files store printer and driver properties created on the server?

The correct answer is A. ntprinters.tdb and ntdrivers.tdb. Samba stores printer configurations in ntprinters.tdb and printer driver properties in ntdrivers.tdb, both crucial for Windows print client functionality.

Submitted by lucia.co· Apr 18, 2026Service Configuration

Question

Which files store printer and driver properties created on the server?

Options

  • Antprinters.tdb and ntdrivers.tdb
  • Bprinters.tdb and drivers.tdb
  • Cntforms.tdb and ntprinters.tdb
  • Dprinters.tdb and spooler.tdb
  • Eprint_spool.tdb and ntdrivers.tdb

How the community answered

(26 responses)
  • A
    92% (24)
  • D
    4% (1)
  • E
    4% (1)

Why each option

Samba stores printer configurations in `ntprinters.tdb` and printer driver properties in `ntdrivers.tdb`, both crucial for Windows print client functionality.

Antprinters.tdb and ntdrivers.tdbCorrect

Samba stores printer configurations, including settings, shares, and ACLs, in the `ntprinters.tdb` file, while information about installed Windows printer drivers is maintained in the `ntdrivers.tdb` file. These TDB files are essential for Samba's print server functionality, allowing Windows clients to download drivers and utilize shared printers.

Bprinters.tdb and drivers.tdb

While `printers.tdb` might conceptually sound right, the correct Samba TDB files specifically for NT/Windows printer and driver properties are prefixed with "nt".

Cntforms.tdb and ntprinters.tdb

`ntforms.tdb` is not a standard Samba TDB file for general printer and driver properties; forms information is typically integrated within printer configuration.

Dprinters.tdb and spooler.tdb

`spooler.tdb` is not the primary TDB file for storing printer *properties* and *drivers*; it is more related to the print queue status.

Eprint_spool.tdb and ntdrivers.tdb

`print_spool.tdb` is not a standard Samba TDB file used for storing printer and driver properties; the correct files are `ntprinters.tdb` and `ntdrivers.tdb`.

Concept tested: Samba print server TDB files

Source: https://www.samba.org/samba/docs/old/Samba3-HOWTO/printing.html

Topics

#Printing#Samba#Configuration Files#System Administration

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