Prerequisites

To enable print job audit logs in the print server's Event Viewer:

1. In the print server's interface, go to Event Viewer > Application and Services Logs > Microsoft > Windows > PrintService.
2. Right-click the Operational log and go to Properties. Select Enable logging.
3. Click Apply.

Note: ADAudit Plus supports branch office direct printing. See print auditing configuration steps for more details.

GPO configurations to track document names in real time/schedule mode

1. Ensure that you have installed the update 2919355 (for Windows Server 2012R2) or 2934016 (Windows Server 2012) from Microsoft in your print server.
2. In GPMC, go to Computer Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates > Printers.
3. Enable the Allow job name in event logs setting. Click Apply.

Privileges required for auditing

For ADAudit Plus to successfully audit Windows Server instances, minimum privileges are required. Refer to the privileges required on this page.