Backup and Restore Synergize Printer Settings
As an administrator, use this article to backup existing Synergize printer settings and restore them on another Synergize printer on the same windows computer or on a different computer. This can also be used in case of a re-install situation.
Disclaimer: Read the article thoroughly and only proceed using an administrator account if you have a clear understanding of the required steps.
After you download the application installer through online link, unblock the installer before installing on any user PC or server. Right-click the setup file and clear the Unblock check box and then click Apply.
To install, set up, add, or share a Synergize virtual printer, follow the knowledge base articles below. To get the install files please reach out to the Transflo Synergize (formerly Microdea) support team.
Backup Preferences Before You Uninstall the Printer
Your preferences are specific to each instance of a given printer. If you have more than one instance of Synergize Virtual printer installed, perform the steps below on each instance.
Method 1: Manual Steps to Set Up from Screenshots
For each printer instance, you can take screenshots of each property window and manually setup them after the printer upgrade using the screenshots.
Follow these steps to get to preferences and screenshot each tab.
Here are the key configurations that you need to preserve:
Method 2: Save and Export Profile Settings
1. Open devices and printers from the control panel. Right-click on the Synergize printer that is in use and select printer properties. For example, "Synergize Virtual Printer 2" is used.
2. Under properties -> Select Advanced tab -> Printing Defaults.
3. Use the "Save current settings as a new profile" option to save the existing settings in play on the "Synergize Virtual Printer 2".
4. Once the profile is created, it can now be exported to be used elsewhere. Use the "Export a profile to a file" option and then select "Export an existing profile" to save the settings file on the disk.
Restore Synergize Printer Settings
1. Choose the Synergize printer - the one where the settings need to be restored. For this scenario, "Synergize Virtual Printer 3" is chosen on this server.
2. Under printer properties choose advanced -> printing defaults. A separate window opens up. On that window choose the "Profile Manager" tab to use "Import a profile from a file".
3. Choose the backup file (for example, 20251107-backup.bip) that was from the other printer named Synergize Virtual Printer 2.
4. Select the restored profile from the drop-down and apply the settings to the new virtual printer.
