Win32_Printer

Bitmap of attributes for a Windows-based printing device.

Queued

Print jobs are buffered and queued.

Direct

Document to be sent directly to the printer. This value is used if print jobs are not queued correctly.

Default

Default printer on a computer.

Shared

Available as a shared network resource.

Network

Attached to a network. If both Local and Network bits are set, this indicates a network printer.

Hidden

Hidden from some users on the network.

Local

Directly connected to a computer. If both Local and Network bits are set, this indicates a network printer.

EnableDevQ

Enable the queue on the printer if available.

KeepPrintedJobs

Spooler should not delete documents after they are printed.

DoCompleteFirst

Start jobs that are finished spooling first.

WorkOffline

Queue print jobs when a printer is not available.

EnableBIDI

Enable bidirectional printing.

Allow only raw data type jobs to be spooled.

Published

Published in the network directory service.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Attributes

Availability

Availability and status of the device.

Availability returns a numeric value. To translate it into a meaningful text, use any of the following approaches:

Use a PowerShell Hashtable

$Availability_map = @{
= 'Other'
= 'Unknown'
= 'Running/Full Power'
= 'Warning'
= 'In Test'
= 'Not Applicable'
= 'Power Off'
= 'Off Line'
= 'Off Duty'
= 'Degraded'
= 'Not Installed'
= 'Install Error'
= 'Power Save - Unknown'
= 'Power Save - Low Power Mode'
= 'Power Save - Standby'
= 'Power Cycle'
= 'Power Save - Warning'
= 'Paused'
= 'Not Ready'
= 'Not Configured'
= 'Quiesced'
}

Use a switch statement

switch([int]$value)
{
        {'Other'}
        {'Unknown'}
        {'Running/Full Power'}
        {'Warning'}
        {'In Test'}
        {'Not Applicable'}
        {'Power Off'}
        {'Off Line'}
        {'Off Duty'}
       {'Degraded'}
       {'Not Installed'}
       {'Install Error'}
       {'Power Save - Unknown'}
       {'Power Save - Low Power Mode'}
       {'Power Save - Standby'}
       {'Power Cycle'}
       {'Power Save - Warning'}
       {'Paused'}
       {'Not Ready'}
       {'Not Configured'}
       {'Quiesced'}
  default    {"$value"}
}

Use Enum structure

Enum EnumAvailability
{
  Other                       = 1
  Unknown                     = 2
  RunningFull_Power           = 3
  Warning                     = 4
  In_Test                     = 5
  Not_Applicable              = 6
  Power_Off                   = 7
  Off_Line                    = 8
  Off_Duty                    = 9
  Degraded                    = 10
  Not_Installed               = 11
  Install_Error               = 12
  Power_Save_Unknown          = 13
  Power_Save_Low_Power_Mode   = 14
  Power_Save_Standby          = 15
  Power_Cycle                 = 16
  Power_Save_Warning          = 17
  Paused                      = 18
  Not_Ready                   = 19
  Not_Configured              = 20
  Quiesced                    = 21
}

Examples

Use $Availability_map in a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to translate raw numeric values for 
  property "Availability" to friendly text

  Note: to use other properties than "Availability", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "Availability" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$Availability_map = @{
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Unknown'
      3 = 'Running/Full Power'
      4 = 'Warning'
      5 = 'In Test'
      6 = 'Not Applicable'
      7 = 'Power Off'
      8 = 'Off Line'
      9 = 'Off Duty'
     10 = 'Degraded'
     11 = 'Not Installed'
     12 = 'Install Error'
     13 = 'Power Save - Unknown'
     14 = 'Power Save - Low Power Mode'
     15 = 'Power Save - Standby'
     16 = 'Power Cycle'
     17 = 'Power Save - Warning'
     18 = 'Paused'
     19 = 'Not Ready'
     20 = 'Not Configured'
     21 = 'Quiesced'
}

#endregion define hashtable

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "Availability", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$Availability = @{
  Name = 'Availability'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $value = $_.Availability
    $Availability_map[[int]$value]
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve the instances, and output the properties "Caption" and "Availability". The latter
# is defined by the hashtable in $Availability: 
Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Caption, $Availability

# ...or dump content of property Availability:
$friendlyValues = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | 
    Select-Object -Property $Availability |
    Select-Object -ExpandProperty Availability

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use $Availability_map to directly translate raw values from an instance

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to manually translate raw numeric values 
  for property "Win32_Printer" to friendly text. This approach is ideal when
  there is just one instance to work with.

  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "Win32_Printer" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$Availability_map = @{
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Unknown'
      3 = 'Running/Full Power'
      4 = 'Warning'
      5 = 'In Test'
      6 = 'Not Applicable'
      7 = 'Power Off'
      8 = 'Off Line'
      9 = 'Off Duty'
     10 = 'Degraded'
     11 = 'Not Installed'
     12 = 'Install Error'
     13 = 'Power Save - Unknown'
     14 = 'Power Save - Low Power Mode'
     15 = 'Power Save - Standby'
     16 = 'Power Cycle'
     17 = 'Power Save - Warning'
     18 = 'Paused'
     19 = 'Not Ready'
     20 = 'Not Configured'
     21 = 'Quiesced'
}

#endregion define hashtable

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to illustrate
  the number-to-text translation. To process all instances, replace
  "Select-Object -First 1" with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use
  the iterator variable $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property
$rawValue = $instance.Availability  

# translate raw value to friendly text:
$friendlyName = $Availability_map[[int]$rawValue]

# output value
$friendlyName

Use a switch statement inside a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a switch clause to translate raw numeric 
  values for property "Availability" to friendly text. The switch
  clause is embedded into a calculated property so there is
  no need to refer to external variables for translation.

  Note: to use other properties than "Availability", look up the appropriate 
  translation switch clause for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "Availability", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$Availability = @{
  Name = 'Availability'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $value = $_.Availability
    
    switch([int]$value)
      {
        1          {'Other'}
        2          {'Unknown'}
        3          {'Running/Full Power'}
        4          {'Warning'}
        5          {'In Test'}
        6          {'Not Applicable'}
        7          {'Power Off'}
        8          {'Off Line'}
        9          {'Off Duty'}
        10         {'Degraded'}
        11         {'Not Installed'}
        12         {'Install Error'}
        13         {'Power Save - Unknown'}
        14         {'Power Save - Low Power Mode'}
        15         {'Power Save - Standby'}
        16         {'Power Cycle'}
        17         {'Power Save - Warning'}
        18         {'Paused'}
        19         {'Not Ready'}
        20         {'Not Configured'}
        21         {'Quiesced'}
        default    {"$value"}
      }
      
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve all instances...
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | 
  # ...and output properties "Caption" and "Availability". The latter is defined
  # by the hashtable in $Availability:
  Select-Object -Property Caption, $Availability

Use the Enum from above to auto-translate the code values

<# 
  this example translates raw values by means of type conversion
  the friendly names are defined as enumeration using the
  keyword "enum" (PowerShell 5 or better)
  
  The raw value(s) are translated to friendly text by 
  simply converting them into the enum type.
  
  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  enum definition for the property you would like to use instead.
#>


#region define enum with value-to-text translation:
Enum EnumAvailability
{
  Other                       = 1
  Unknown                     = 2
  RunningFull_Power           = 3
  Warning                     = 4
  In_Test                     = 5
  Not_Applicable              = 6
  Power_Off                   = 7
  Off_Line                    = 8
  Off_Duty                    = 9
  Degraded                    = 10
  Not_Installed               = 11
  Install_Error               = 12
  Power_Save_Unknown          = 13
  Power_Save_Low_Power_Mode   = 14
  Power_Save_Standby          = 15
  Power_Cycle                 = 16
  Power_Save_Warning          = 17
  Paused                      = 18
  Not_Ready                   = 19
  Not_Configured              = 20
  Quiesced                    = 21
}

#endregion define enum

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to focus on
  the number-to-text type conversion. 
  
  To process all instances, replace   "Select-Object -First 1" 
  with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use the iterator variable 
  $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property:
$rawValue = $instance.Availability

#region using strict type conversion

<#
  Note: strict type conversion fails if the raw value is 
  not defined by the enum. So if the list of allowable values
  was extended and the enum does not match the value,
  an exception is thrown
#>

# convert the property to the enum **Availability** 
[EnumAvailability]$rawValue 

# get a comma-separated string:
[EnumAvailability]$rawValue -join ',' 
#endregion

#region using operator "-as"

<#
  Note: the operator "-as" accepts values not defined
  by the enum and returns $null instead of throwing
  an exception
#>

$rawValue -as [EnumAvailability]
#endregion

Enums must cover all possible values. If Availability returns a value that is not defined in the enum, an exception occurs. The exception reports the value that was missing in the enum. To fix, add the missing value to the enum.

AvailableJobSheets

Array of all the job sheets available on a printer. Can also be used to describe the banner that a printer might provide at the beginning of each job, or other user-specified options.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property AvailableJobSheets

AveragePagesPerMinute

Printing rate, in average number of pages per minute, that a printer can produce output.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property AveragePagesPerMinute

Capabilities

Array of printer capabilities.

Capabilities returns a numeric value. To translate it into a meaningful text, use any of the following approaches:

Use a PowerShell Hashtable

$Capabilities_map = @{
= 'Unknown'
= 'Other'
= 'Color Printing'
= 'Duplex Printing'
= 'Copies'
= 'Collation'
= 'Stapling'
= 'Transparency Printing'
= 'Punch'
= 'Cover'
= 'Bind'
= 'Black and White Printing'
= 'One Sided'
= 'Two Sided Long Edge'
= 'Two Sided Short Edge'
= 'Portrait'
= 'Landscape'
= 'Reverse Portrait'
= 'Reverse Landscape'
= 'Quality High'
= 'Quality Normal'
= 'Quality Low'
}

Use a switch statement

switch([int]$value)
{
        {'Unknown'}
        {'Other'}
        {'Color Printing'}
        {'Duplex Printing'}
        {'Copies'}
        {'Collation'}
        {'Stapling'}
        {'Transparency Printing'}
        {'Punch'}
        {'Cover'}
       {'Bind'}
       {'Black and White Printing'}
       {'One Sided'}
       {'Two Sided Long Edge'}
       {'Two Sided Short Edge'}
       {'Portrait'}
       {'Landscape'}
       {'Reverse Portrait'}
       {'Reverse Landscape'}
       {'Quality High'}
       {'Quality Normal'}
       {'Quality Low'}
  default    {"$value"}
}

Use Enum structure

Enum EnumCapabilities
{
  Unknown                    = 0
  Other                      = 1
  Color_Printing             = 2
  Duplex_Printing            = 3
  Copies                     = 4
  Collation                  = 5
  Stapling                   = 6
  Transparency_Printing      = 7
  Punch                      = 8
  Cover                      = 9
  Bind                       = 10
  Black_and_White_Printing   = 11
  One_Sided                  = 12
  Two_Sided_Long_Edge        = 13
  Two_Sided_Short_Edge       = 14
  Portrait                   = 15
  Landscape                  = 16
  Reverse_Portrait           = 17
  Reverse_Landscape          = 18
  Quality_High               = 19
  Quality_Normal             = 20
  Quality_Low                = 21
}

Examples

Use $Capabilities_map in a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to translate raw numeric values for 
  property "Capabilities" to friendly text

  Note: to use other properties than "Capabilities", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "Capabilities" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$Capabilities_map = @{
      0 = 'Unknown'
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Color Printing'
      3 = 'Duplex Printing'
      4 = 'Copies'
      5 = 'Collation'
      6 = 'Stapling'
      7 = 'Transparency Printing'
      8 = 'Punch'
      9 = 'Cover'
     10 = 'Bind'
     11 = 'Black and White Printing'
     12 = 'One Sided'
     13 = 'Two Sided Long Edge'
     14 = 'Two Sided Short Edge'
     15 = 'Portrait'
     16 = 'Landscape'
     17 = 'Reverse Portrait'
     18 = 'Reverse Landscape'
     19 = 'Quality High'
     20 = 'Quality Normal'
     21 = 'Quality Low'
}

#endregion define hashtable

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "Capabilities", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$Capabilities = @{
  Name = 'Capabilities'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $result = foreach($value in $_.Capabilities)
    {
        # important: convert original value to [int] because
        # hashtable keys are type-aware:
        $Capabilities_map[[int]$value]
    }
    # uncomment to get a comma-separated string instead
    # of a string array:
    $result <#-join ', '#>
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve the instances, and output the properties "Caption" and "Capabilities". The latter
# is defined by the hashtable in $Capabilities: 
Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Caption, $Capabilities

# ...or dump content of property Capabilities:
$friendlyValues = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | 
    Select-Object -Property $Capabilities |
    Select-Object -ExpandProperty Capabilities

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use $Capabilities_map to directly translate raw values from an instance

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to manually translate raw numeric values 
  for property "Win32_Printer" to friendly text. This approach is ideal when there
  is just one instance to work with.

  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "Win32_Printer" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$Capabilities_map = @{
      0 = 'Unknown'
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Color Printing'
      3 = 'Duplex Printing'
      4 = 'Copies'
      5 = 'Collation'
      6 = 'Stapling'
      7 = 'Transparency Printing'
      8 = 'Punch'
      9 = 'Cover'
     10 = 'Bind'
     11 = 'Black and White Printing'
     12 = 'One Sided'
     13 = 'Two Sided Long Edge'
     14 = 'Two Sided Short Edge'
     15 = 'Portrait'
     16 = 'Landscape'
     17 = 'Reverse Portrait'
     18 = 'Reverse Landscape'
     19 = 'Quality High'
     20 = 'Quality Normal'
     21 = 'Quality Low'
}

#endregion define hashtable

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to illustrate
  the number-to-text translation. To process all instances, replace
  "Select-Object -First 1" with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use
  the iterator variable $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property (hint: the property is an array!)
$rawValues = $instance.Capabilities  

# translate all raw values into friendly names:
$friendlyNames = foreach($rawValue in $rawValues)
{ $Capabilities_map[[int]$rawValue] }

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use a switch statement inside a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a switch clause to translate raw numeric 
  values for property "Capabilities" to friendly text. The switch
  clause is embedded into a calculated property so there is
  no need to refer to external variables for translation.

  Note: to use other properties than "Capabilities", look up the appropriate 
  translation switch clause for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "Capabilities", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$Capabilities = @{
  Name = 'Capabilities'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $result = foreach($value in $_.Capabilities)
    {
        switch([int]$value)
      {
        0          {'Unknown'}
        1          {'Other'}
        2          {'Color Printing'}
        3          {'Duplex Printing'}
        4          {'Copies'}
        5          {'Collation'}
        6          {'Stapling'}
        7          {'Transparency Printing'}
        8          {'Punch'}
        9          {'Cover'}
        10         {'Bind'}
        11         {'Black and White Printing'}
        12         {'One Sided'}
        13         {'Two Sided Long Edge'}
        14         {'Two Sided Short Edge'}
        15         {'Portrait'}
        16         {'Landscape'}
        17         {'Reverse Portrait'}
        18         {'Reverse Landscape'}
        19         {'Quality High'}
        20         {'Quality Normal'}
        21         {'Quality Low'}
        default    {"$value"}
      }
      
    }
    $result
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve all instances...
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | 
  # ...and output properties "Caption" and "Capabilities". The latter is defined
  # by the hashtable in $Capabilities:
  Select-Object -Property Caption, $Capabilities

Use the Enum from above to auto-translate the code values

<# 
  this example translates raw values by means of type conversion
  the friendly names are defined as enumeration using the
  keyword "enum" (PowerShell 5 or better)
  
  The raw value(s) are translated to friendly text by 
  simply converting them into the enum type.
  
  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  enum definition for the property you would like to use instead.
#>


#region define enum with value-to-text translation:
Enum EnumCapabilities
{
  Unknown                    = 0
  Other                      = 1
  Color_Printing             = 2
  Duplex_Printing            = 3
  Copies                     = 4
  Collation                  = 5
  Stapling                   = 6
  Transparency_Printing      = 7
  Punch                      = 8
  Cover                      = 9
  Bind                       = 10
  Black_and_White_Printing   = 11
  One_Sided                  = 12
  Two_Sided_Long_Edge        = 13
  Two_Sided_Short_Edge       = 14
  Portrait                   = 15
  Landscape                  = 16
  Reverse_Portrait           = 17
  Reverse_Landscape          = 18
  Quality_High               = 19
  Quality_Normal             = 20
  Quality_Low                = 21
}

#endregion define enum

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to focus on
  the number-to-text type conversion. 
  
  To process all instances, replace   "Select-Object -First 1" 
  with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use the iterator variable 
  $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property:
$rawValue = $instance.Capabilities

#region using strict type conversion

<#
  Note: strict type conversion fails if the raw value is 
  not defined by the enum. So if the list of allowable values
  was extended and the enum does not match the value,
  an exception is thrown
#>

# convert the property to the enum **Capabilities** 
[EnumCapabilities[]]$rawValue 

# get a comma-separated string:
[EnumCapabilities[]]$rawValue -join ',' 
#endregion

#region using operator "-as"

<#
  Note: the operator "-as" accepts values not defined
  by the enum and returns $null instead of throwing
  an exception
#>

$rawValue -as [EnumCapabilities[]]
#endregion

Enums must cover all possible values. If Capabilities returns a value that is not defined in the enum, an exception occurs. The exception reports the value that was missing in the enum. To fix, add the missing value to the enum.

CapabilityDescriptions

Array of free-form strings that provide detailed explanations for the printer features indicated in the Capabilities array. Each entry of this array is related to an entry in the Capabilities array that is located in the same index.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property CapabilityDescriptions

Caption

STRING MAX 64 CHAR

Short description of an objectâa one-line string.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Caption

CharSetsSupported

Array of available character sets for output. Strings provided in this property must conform to the semantics and syntax specified by section 4.1.2 (“Charset parameters”) in RFC 2046 (MIME Part 2) and contained in the IANA character-set registry. Examples include, “UTF-8”, “us-ASCII”, and “iso-8859-1”.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property CharSetsSupported

Comment

Comment for a print queue.

Example: Color printer

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Comment

ConfigManagerErrorCode

Win32 Configuration Manager error code.

ConfigManagerErrorCode returns a numeric value. To translate it into a meaningful text, use any of the following approaches:

Use a PowerShell Hashtable

$ConfigManagerErrorCode_map = @{
= 'This device is working properly.'
= 'This device is not configured correctly.'
= 'Windows cannot load the driver for this device.'
= 'The driver for this device might be corrupted, or your system may be running low on memory or other resources.'
= 'This device is not working properly. One of its drivers or your registry might be corrupted.'
= 'The driver for this device needs a resource that Windows cannot manage.'
= 'The boot configuration for this device conflicts with other devices.'
= 'Cannot filter.'
= 'The driver loader for the device is missing.'
= 'This device is not working properly because the controlling firmware is reporting the resources for the device incorrectly.'
= 'This device cannot start.'
= 'This device failed.'
= 'This device cannot find enough free resources that it can use.'
= 'Windows cannot verify this device''s resources.'
= 'This device cannot work properly until you restart your computer.'
= 'This device is not working properly because there is probably a re-enumeration problem.'
= 'Windows cannot identify all the resources this device uses.'
= 'This device is asking for an unknown resource type.'
= 'Reinstall the drivers for this device.'
= 'Failure using the VxD loader.'
= 'Your registry might be corrupted.'
= 'System failure: Try changing the driver for this device. If that does not work, see your hardware documentation. Windows is removing this device.'
= 'This device is disabled.'
= 'System failure: Try changing the driver for this device. If that doesn''t work, see your hardware documentation.'
= 'This device is not present, is not working properly, or does not have all its drivers installed.'
= 'Windows is still setting up this device.'
= 'Windows is still setting up this device.'
= 'This device does not have valid log configuration.'
= 'The drivers for this device are not installed.'
= 'This device is disabled because the firmware of the device did not give it the required resources.'
= 'This device is using an Interrupt Request (IRQ) resource that another device is using.'
= 'This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device.'
}

Use a switch statement

switch([int]$value)
{
        {'This device is working properly.'}
        {'This device is not configured correctly.'}
        {'Windows cannot load the driver for this device.'}
        {'The driver for this device might be corrupted, or your system may be running low on memory or other resources.'}
        {'This device is not working properly. One of its drivers or your registry might be corrupted.'}
        {'The driver for this device needs a resource that Windows cannot manage.'}
        {'The boot configuration for this device conflicts with other devices.'}
        {'Cannot filter.'}
        {'The driver loader for the device is missing.'}
        {'This device is not working properly because the controlling firmware is reporting the resources for the device incorrectly.'}
       {'This device cannot start.'}
       {'This device failed.'}
       {'This device cannot find enough free resources that it can use.'}
       {'Windows cannot verify this device''s resources.'}
       {'This device cannot work properly until you restart your computer.'}
       {'This device is not working properly because there is probably a re-enumeration problem.'}
       {'Windows cannot identify all the resources this device uses.'}
       {'This device is asking for an unknown resource type.'}
       {'Reinstall the drivers for this device.'}
       {'Failure using the VxD loader.'}
       {'Your registry might be corrupted.'}
       {'System failure: Try changing the driver for this device. If that does not work, see your hardware documentation. Windows is removing this device.'}
       {'This device is disabled.'}
       {'System failure: Try changing the driver for this device. If that doesn''t work, see your hardware documentation.'}
       {'This device is not present, is not working properly, or does not have all its drivers installed.'}
       {'Windows is still setting up this device.'}
       {'Windows is still setting up this device.'}
       {'This device does not have valid log configuration.'}
       {'The drivers for this device are not installed.'}
       {'This device is disabled because the firmware of the device did not give it the required resources.'}
       {'This device is using an Interrupt Request (IRQ) resource that another device is using.'}
       {'This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device.'}
  default    {"$value"}
}

Use Enum structure

Enum EnumConfigManagerErrorCode
{
  This_device_is_working_properly                              = 0
  This_device_is_not_configured_correctly                      = 1
  Windows_cannot_load_the_driver_for_this_device               = 2
  The_driver_for_this_device_might_be_corrupted_or_your_system_may_be_running_low_on_memory_or_other_resources = 3
  This_device_is_not_working_properly_One_of_its_drivers_or_your_registry_might_be_corrupted = 4
  The_driver_for_this_device_needs_a_resource_that_Windows_cannot_manage = 5
  The_boot_configuration_for_this_device_conflicts_with_other_devices = 6
  Cannot_filter                                                = 7
  The_driver_loader_for_the_device_is_missing                  = 8
  This_device_is_not_working_properly_because_the_controlling_firmware_is_reporting_the_resources_for_the_device_incorrectly = 9
  This_device_cannot_start                                     = 10
  This_device_failed                                           = 11
  This_device_cannot_find_enough_free_resources_that_it_can_use = 12
  Windows_cannot_verify_this_devices_resources                 = 13
  This_device_cannot_work_properly_until_you_restart_your_computer = 14
  This_device_is_not_working_properly_because_there_is_probably_a_re_enumeration_problem = 15
  Windows_cannot_identify_all_the_resources_this_device_uses   = 16
  This_device_is_asking_for_an_unknown_resource_type           = 17
  Reinstall_the_drivers_for_this_device                        = 18
  Failure_using_the_VxD_loader                                 = 19
  Your_registry_might_be_corrupted                             = 20
  System_failure_Try_changing_the_driver_for_this_device_If_that_does_not_work_see_your_hardware_documentation_Windows_is_removing_this_device = 21
  This_device_is_disabled                                      = 22
  System_failure_Try_changing_the_driver_for_this_device_If_that_doesnt_work_see_your_hardware_documentation = 23
  This_device_is_not_present_is_not_working_properly_or_does_not_have_all_its_drivers_installed = 24
  Windows_is_still_setting_up_this_device1                     = 25
  Windows_is_still_setting_up_this_device2                     = 26
  This_device_does_not_have_valid_log_configuration            = 27
  The_drivers_for_this_device_are_not_installed                = 28
  This_device_is_disabled_because_the_firmware_of_the_device_did_not_give_it_the_required_resources = 29
  This_device_is_using_an_Interrupt_Request_IRQ_resource_that_another_device_is_using = 30
  This_device_is_not_working_properly_because_Windows_cannot_load_the_drivers_required_for_this_device = 31
}

Examples

Use $ConfigManagerErrorCode_map in a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to translate raw numeric values for 
  property "ConfigManagerErrorCode" to friendly text

  Note: to use other properties than "ConfigManagerErrorCode", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "ConfigManagerErrorCode" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$ConfigManagerErrorCode_map = @{
      0 = 'This device is working properly.'
      1 = 'This device is not configured correctly.'
      2 = 'Windows cannot load the driver for this device.'
      3 = 'The driver for this device might be corrupted, or your system may be running low on memory or other resources.'
      4 = 'This device is not working properly. One of its drivers or your registry might be corrupted.'
      5 = 'The driver for this device needs a resource that Windows cannot manage.'
      6 = 'The boot configuration for this device conflicts with other devices.'
      7 = 'Cannot filter.'
      8 = 'The driver loader for the device is missing.'
      9 = 'This device is not working properly because the controlling firmware is reporting the resources for the device incorrectly.'
     10 = 'This device cannot start.'
     11 = 'This device failed.'
     12 = 'This device cannot find enough free resources that it can use.'
     13 = 'Windows cannot verify this device''s resources.'
     14 = 'This device cannot work properly until you restart your computer.'
     15 = 'This device is not working properly because there is probably a re-enumeration problem.'
     16 = 'Windows cannot identify all the resources this device uses.'
     17 = 'This device is asking for an unknown resource type.'
     18 = 'Reinstall the drivers for this device.'
     19 = 'Failure using the VxD loader.'
     20 = 'Your registry might be corrupted.'
     21 = 'System failure: Try changing the driver for this device. If that does not work, see your hardware documentation. Windows is removing this device.'
     22 = 'This device is disabled.'
     23 = 'System failure: Try changing the driver for this device. If that doesn''t work, see your hardware documentation.'
     24 = 'This device is not present, is not working properly, or does not have all its drivers installed.'
     25 = 'Windows is still setting up this device.'
     26 = 'Windows is still setting up this device.'
     27 = 'This device does not have valid log configuration.'
     28 = 'The drivers for this device are not installed.'
     29 = 'This device is disabled because the firmware of the device did not give it the required resources.'
     30 = 'This device is using an Interrupt Request (IRQ) resource that another device is using.'
     31 = 'This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device.'
}

#endregion define hashtable

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "ConfigManagerErrorCode", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$ConfigManagerErrorCode = @{
  Name = 'ConfigManagerErrorCode'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $value = $_.ConfigManagerErrorCode
    $ConfigManagerErrorCode_map[[int]$value]
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve the instances, and output the properties "Caption" and "ConfigManagerErrorCode". The latter
# is defined by the hashtable in $ConfigManagerErrorCode: 
Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Caption, $ConfigManagerErrorCode

# ...or dump content of property ConfigManagerErrorCode:
$friendlyValues = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | 
    Select-Object -Property $ConfigManagerErrorCode |
    Select-Object -ExpandProperty ConfigManagerErrorCode

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use $ConfigManagerErrorCode_map to directly translate raw values from an instance

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to manually translate raw numeric values 
  for property "Win32_Printer" to friendly text. This approach is ideal when
  there is just one instance to work with.

  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "Win32_Printer" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$ConfigManagerErrorCode_map = @{
      0 = 'This device is working properly.'
      1 = 'This device is not configured correctly.'
      2 = 'Windows cannot load the driver for this device.'
      3 = 'The driver for this device might be corrupted, or your system may be running low on memory or other resources.'
      4 = 'This device is not working properly. One of its drivers or your registry might be corrupted.'
      5 = 'The driver for this device needs a resource that Windows cannot manage.'
      6 = 'The boot configuration for this device conflicts with other devices.'
      7 = 'Cannot filter.'
      8 = 'The driver loader for the device is missing.'
      9 = 'This device is not working properly because the controlling firmware is reporting the resources for the device incorrectly.'
     10 = 'This device cannot start.'
     11 = 'This device failed.'
     12 = 'This device cannot find enough free resources that it can use.'
     13 = 'Windows cannot verify this device''s resources.'
     14 = 'This device cannot work properly until you restart your computer.'
     15 = 'This device is not working properly because there is probably a re-enumeration problem.'
     16 = 'Windows cannot identify all the resources this device uses.'
     17 = 'This device is asking for an unknown resource type.'
     18 = 'Reinstall the drivers for this device.'
     19 = 'Failure using the VxD loader.'
     20 = 'Your registry might be corrupted.'
     21 = 'System failure: Try changing the driver for this device. If that does not work, see your hardware documentation. Windows is removing this device.'
     22 = 'This device is disabled.'
     23 = 'System failure: Try changing the driver for this device. If that doesn''t work, see your hardware documentation.'
     24 = 'This device is not present, is not working properly, or does not have all its drivers installed.'
     25 = 'Windows is still setting up this device.'
     26 = 'Windows is still setting up this device.'
     27 = 'This device does not have valid log configuration.'
     28 = 'The drivers for this device are not installed.'
     29 = 'This device is disabled because the firmware of the device did not give it the required resources.'
     30 = 'This device is using an Interrupt Request (IRQ) resource that another device is using.'
     31 = 'This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device.'
}

#endregion define hashtable

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to illustrate
  the number-to-text translation. To process all instances, replace
  "Select-Object -First 1" with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use
  the iterator variable $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property
$rawValue = $instance.ConfigManagerErrorCode  

# translate raw value to friendly text:
$friendlyName = $ConfigManagerErrorCode_map[[int]$rawValue]

# output value
$friendlyName

Use a switch statement inside a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a switch clause to translate raw numeric 
  values for property "ConfigManagerErrorCode" to friendly text. The switch
  clause is embedded into a calculated property so there is
  no need to refer to external variables for translation.

  Note: to use other properties than "ConfigManagerErrorCode", look up the appropriate 
  translation switch clause for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "ConfigManagerErrorCode", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$ConfigManagerErrorCode = @{
  Name = 'ConfigManagerErrorCode'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $value = $_.ConfigManagerErrorCode
    
    switch([int]$value)
      {
        0          {'This device is working properly.'}
        1          {'This device is not configured correctly.'}
        2          {'Windows cannot load the driver for this device.'}
        3          {'The driver for this device might be corrupted, or your system may be running low on memory or other resources.'}
        4          {'This device is not working properly. One of its drivers or your registry might be corrupted.'}
        5          {'The driver for this device needs a resource that Windows cannot manage.'}
        6          {'The boot configuration for this device conflicts with other devices.'}
        7          {'Cannot filter.'}
        8          {'The driver loader for the device is missing.'}
        9          {'This device is not working properly because the controlling firmware is reporting the resources for the device incorrectly.'}
        10         {'This device cannot start.'}
        11         {'This device failed.'}
        12         {'This device cannot find enough free resources that it can use.'}
        13         {'Windows cannot verify this device''s resources.'}
        14         {'This device cannot work properly until you restart your computer.'}
        15         {'This device is not working properly because there is probably a re-enumeration problem.'}
        16         {'Windows cannot identify all the resources this device uses.'}
        17         {'This device is asking for an unknown resource type.'}
        18         {'Reinstall the drivers for this device.'}
        19         {'Failure using the VxD loader.'}
        20         {'Your registry might be corrupted.'}
        21         {'System failure: Try changing the driver for this device. If that does not work, see your hardware documentation. Windows is removing this device.'}
        22         {'This device is disabled.'}
        23         {'System failure: Try changing the driver for this device. If that doesn''t work, see your hardware documentation.'}
        24         {'This device is not present, is not working properly, or does not have all its drivers installed.'}
        25         {'Windows is still setting up this device.'}
        26         {'Windows is still setting up this device.'}
        27         {'This device does not have valid log configuration.'}
        28         {'The drivers for this device are not installed.'}
        29         {'This device is disabled because the firmware of the device did not give it the required resources.'}
        30         {'This device is using an Interrupt Request (IRQ) resource that another device is using.'}
        31         {'This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device.'}
        default    {"$value"}
      }
      
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve all instances...
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | 
  # ...and output properties "Caption" and "ConfigManagerErrorCode". The latter is defined
  # by the hashtable in $ConfigManagerErrorCode:
  Select-Object -Property Caption, $ConfigManagerErrorCode

Use the Enum from above to auto-translate the code values

<# 
  this example translates raw values by means of type conversion
  the friendly names are defined as enumeration using the
  keyword "enum" (PowerShell 5 or better)
  
  The raw value(s) are translated to friendly text by 
  simply converting them into the enum type.
  
  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  enum definition for the property you would like to use instead.
#>


#region define enum with value-to-text translation:
Enum EnumConfigManagerErrorCode
{
  This_device_is_working_properly                              = 0
  This_device_is_not_configured_correctly                      = 1
  Windows_cannot_load_the_driver_for_this_device               = 2
  The_driver_for_this_device_might_be_corrupted_or_your_system_may_be_running_low_on_memory_or_other_resources = 3
  This_device_is_not_working_properly_One_of_its_drivers_or_your_registry_might_be_corrupted = 4
  The_driver_for_this_device_needs_a_resource_that_Windows_cannot_manage = 5
  The_boot_configuration_for_this_device_conflicts_with_other_devices = 6
  Cannot_filter                                                = 7
  The_driver_loader_for_the_device_is_missing                  = 8
  This_device_is_not_working_properly_because_the_controlling_firmware_is_reporting_the_resources_for_the_device_incorrectly = 9
  This_device_cannot_start                                     = 10
  This_device_failed                                           = 11
  This_device_cannot_find_enough_free_resources_that_it_can_use = 12
  Windows_cannot_verify_this_devices_resources                 = 13
  This_device_cannot_work_properly_until_you_restart_your_computer = 14
  This_device_is_not_working_properly_because_there_is_probably_a_re_enumeration_problem = 15
  Windows_cannot_identify_all_the_resources_this_device_uses   = 16
  This_device_is_asking_for_an_unknown_resource_type           = 17
  Reinstall_the_drivers_for_this_device                        = 18
  Failure_using_the_VxD_loader                                 = 19
  Your_registry_might_be_corrupted                             = 20
  System_failure_Try_changing_the_driver_for_this_device_If_that_does_not_work_see_your_hardware_documentation_Windows_is_removing_this_device = 21
  This_device_is_disabled                                      = 22
  System_failure_Try_changing_the_driver_for_this_device_If_that_doesnt_work_see_your_hardware_documentation = 23
  This_device_is_not_present_is_not_working_properly_or_does_not_have_all_its_drivers_installed = 24
  Windows_is_still_setting_up_this_device1                     = 25
  Windows_is_still_setting_up_this_device2                     = 26
  This_device_does_not_have_valid_log_configuration            = 27
  The_drivers_for_this_device_are_not_installed                = 28
  This_device_is_disabled_because_the_firmware_of_the_device_did_not_give_it_the_required_resources = 29
  This_device_is_using_an_Interrupt_Request_IRQ_resource_that_another_device_is_using = 30
  This_device_is_not_working_properly_because_Windows_cannot_load_the_drivers_required_for_this_device = 31
}

#endregion define enum

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to focus on
  the number-to-text type conversion. 
  
  To process all instances, replace   "Select-Object -First 1" 
  with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use the iterator variable 
  $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property:
$rawValue = $instance.ConfigManagerErrorCode

#region using strict type conversion

<#
  Note: strict type conversion fails if the raw value is 
  not defined by the enum. So if the list of allowable values
  was extended and the enum does not match the value,
  an exception is thrown
#>

# convert the property to the enum **ConfigManagerErrorCode** 
[EnumConfigManagerErrorCode]$rawValue 

# get a comma-separated string:
[EnumConfigManagerErrorCode]$rawValue -join ',' 
#endregion

#region using operator "-as"

<#
  Note: the operator "-as" accepts values not defined
  by the enum and returns $null instead of throwing
  an exception
#>

$rawValue -as [EnumConfigManagerErrorCode]
#endregion

Enums must cover all possible values. If ConfigManagerErrorCode returns a value that is not defined in the enum, an exception occurs. The exception reports the value that was missing in the enum. To fix, add the missing value to the enum.

ConfigManagerUserConfig

If TRUE, the device is using a user-defined configuration.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property ConfigManagerUserConfig

CreationClassName

Name of the first concrete class to appear in the inheritance chain used to create an instance. When used with other key properties of the class, the property allows all instances of this class and its subclasses to be identified uniquely.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property CreationClassName

CurrentCapabilities

Array of printer capabilities that are being used currently. An entry in this property must also be listed in the Capabilities array.

CurrentCapabilities returns a numeric value. To translate it into a meaningful text, use any of the following approaches:

Use a PowerShell Hashtable

$CurrentCapabilities_map = @{
= 'Unknown'
= 'Other'
= 'Color Printing'
= 'Duplex Printing'
= 'Copies'
= 'Collation'
= 'Stapling'
= 'Transparency Printing'
= 'Punch'
= 'Cover'
= 'Bind'
= 'Black and White Printing'
= 'One Sided'
= 'Two Sided Long Edge'
= 'Two Sided Short Edge'
= 'Portrait'
= 'Landscape'
= 'Reverse Portrait'
= 'Reverse Landscape'
= 'Quality High'
= 'Quality Normal'
= 'Quality Low'
}

Use a switch statement

switch([int]$value)
{
        {'Unknown'}
        {'Other'}
        {'Color Printing'}
        {'Duplex Printing'}
        {'Copies'}
        {'Collation'}
        {'Stapling'}
        {'Transparency Printing'}
        {'Punch'}
        {'Cover'}
       {'Bind'}
       {'Black and White Printing'}
       {'One Sided'}
       {'Two Sided Long Edge'}
       {'Two Sided Short Edge'}
       {'Portrait'}
       {'Landscape'}
       {'Reverse Portrait'}
       {'Reverse Landscape'}
       {'Quality High'}
       {'Quality Normal'}
       {'Quality Low'}
  default    {"$value"}
}

Use Enum structure

Enum EnumCurrentCapabilities
{
  Unknown                    = 0
  Other                      = 1
  Color_Printing             = 2
  Duplex_Printing            = 3
  Copies                     = 4
  Collation                  = 5
  Stapling                   = 6
  Transparency_Printing      = 7
  Punch                      = 8
  Cover                      = 9
  Bind                       = 10
  Black_and_White_Printing   = 11
  One_Sided                  = 12
  Two_Sided_Long_Edge        = 13
  Two_Sided_Short_Edge       = 14
  Portrait                   = 15
  Landscape                  = 16
  Reverse_Portrait           = 17
  Reverse_Landscape          = 18
  Quality_High               = 19
  Quality_Normal             = 20
  Quality_Low                = 21
}

Examples

Use $CurrentCapabilities_map in a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to translate raw numeric values for 
  property "CurrentCapabilities" to friendly text

  Note: to use other properties than "CurrentCapabilities", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "CurrentCapabilities" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$CurrentCapabilities_map = @{
      0 = 'Unknown'
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Color Printing'
      3 = 'Duplex Printing'
      4 = 'Copies'
      5 = 'Collation'
      6 = 'Stapling'
      7 = 'Transparency Printing'
      8 = 'Punch'
      9 = 'Cover'
     10 = 'Bind'
     11 = 'Black and White Printing'
     12 = 'One Sided'
     13 = 'Two Sided Long Edge'
     14 = 'Two Sided Short Edge'
     15 = 'Portrait'
     16 = 'Landscape'
     17 = 'Reverse Portrait'
     18 = 'Reverse Landscape'
     19 = 'Quality High'
     20 = 'Quality Normal'
     21 = 'Quality Low'
}

#endregion define hashtable

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "CurrentCapabilities", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$CurrentCapabilities = @{
  Name = 'CurrentCapabilities'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $result = foreach($value in $_.CurrentCapabilities)
    {
        # important: convert original value to [int] because
        # hashtable keys are type-aware:
        $CurrentCapabilities_map[[int]$value]
    }
    # uncomment to get a comma-separated string instead
    # of a string array:
    $result <#-join ', '#>
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve the instances, and output the properties "Caption" and "CurrentCapabilities". The latter
# is defined by the hashtable in $CurrentCapabilities: 
Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Caption, $CurrentCapabilities

# ...or dump content of property CurrentCapabilities:
$friendlyValues = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | 
    Select-Object -Property $CurrentCapabilities |
    Select-Object -ExpandProperty CurrentCapabilities

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use $CurrentCapabilities_map to directly translate raw values from an instance

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to manually translate raw numeric values 
  for property "Win32_Printer" to friendly text. This approach is ideal when there
  is just one instance to work with.

  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "Win32_Printer" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$CurrentCapabilities_map = @{
      0 = 'Unknown'
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Color Printing'
      3 = 'Duplex Printing'
      4 = 'Copies'
      5 = 'Collation'
      6 = 'Stapling'
      7 = 'Transparency Printing'
      8 = 'Punch'
      9 = 'Cover'
     10 = 'Bind'
     11 = 'Black and White Printing'
     12 = 'One Sided'
     13 = 'Two Sided Long Edge'
     14 = 'Two Sided Short Edge'
     15 = 'Portrait'
     16 = 'Landscape'
     17 = 'Reverse Portrait'
     18 = 'Reverse Landscape'
     19 = 'Quality High'
     20 = 'Quality Normal'
     21 = 'Quality Low'
}

#endregion define hashtable

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to illustrate
  the number-to-text translation. To process all instances, replace
  "Select-Object -First 1" with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use
  the iterator variable $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property (hint: the property is an array!)
$rawValues = $instance.CurrentCapabilities  

# translate all raw values into friendly names:
$friendlyNames = foreach($rawValue in $rawValues)
{ $CurrentCapabilities_map[[int]$rawValue] }

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use a switch statement inside a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a switch clause to translate raw numeric 
  values for property "CurrentCapabilities" to friendly text. The switch
  clause is embedded into a calculated property so there is
  no need to refer to external variables for translation.

  Note: to use other properties than "CurrentCapabilities", look up the appropriate 
  translation switch clause for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "CurrentCapabilities", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$CurrentCapabilities = @{
  Name = 'CurrentCapabilities'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $result = foreach($value in $_.CurrentCapabilities)
    {
        switch([int]$value)
      {
        0          {'Unknown'}
        1          {'Other'}
        2          {'Color Printing'}
        3          {'Duplex Printing'}
        4          {'Copies'}
        5          {'Collation'}
        6          {'Stapling'}
        7          {'Transparency Printing'}
        8          {'Punch'}
        9          {'Cover'}
        10         {'Bind'}
        11         {'Black and White Printing'}
        12         {'One Sided'}
        13         {'Two Sided Long Edge'}
        14         {'Two Sided Short Edge'}
        15         {'Portrait'}
        16         {'Landscape'}
        17         {'Reverse Portrait'}
        18         {'Reverse Landscape'}
        19         {'Quality High'}
        20         {'Quality Normal'}
        21         {'Quality Low'}
        default    {"$value"}
      }
      
    }
    $result
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve all instances...
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | 
  # ...and output properties "Caption" and "CurrentCapabilities". The latter is defined
  # by the hashtable in $CurrentCapabilities:
  Select-Object -Property Caption, $CurrentCapabilities

Use the Enum from above to auto-translate the code values

<# 
  this example translates raw values by means of type conversion
  the friendly names are defined as enumeration using the
  keyword "enum" (PowerShell 5 or better)
  
  The raw value(s) are translated to friendly text by 
  simply converting them into the enum type.
  
  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  enum definition for the property you would like to use instead.
#>


#region define enum with value-to-text translation:
Enum EnumCurrentCapabilities
{
  Unknown                    = 0
  Other                      = 1
  Color_Printing             = 2
  Duplex_Printing            = 3
  Copies                     = 4
  Collation                  = 5
  Stapling                   = 6
  Transparency_Printing      = 7
  Punch                      = 8
  Cover                      = 9
  Bind                       = 10
  Black_and_White_Printing   = 11
  One_Sided                  = 12
  Two_Sided_Long_Edge        = 13
  Two_Sided_Short_Edge       = 14
  Portrait                   = 15
  Landscape                  = 16
  Reverse_Portrait           = 17
  Reverse_Landscape          = 18
  Quality_High               = 19
  Quality_Normal             = 20
  Quality_Low                = 21
}

#endregion define enum

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to focus on
  the number-to-text type conversion. 
  
  To process all instances, replace   "Select-Object -First 1" 
  with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use the iterator variable 
  $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property:
$rawValue = $instance.CurrentCapabilities

#region using strict type conversion

<#
  Note: strict type conversion fails if the raw value is 
  not defined by the enum. So if the list of allowable values
  was extended and the enum does not match the value,
  an exception is thrown
#>

# convert the property to the enum **CurrentCapabilities** 
[EnumCurrentCapabilities[]]$rawValue 

# get a comma-separated string:
[EnumCurrentCapabilities[]]$rawValue -join ',' 
#endregion

#region using operator "-as"

<#
  Note: the operator "-as" accepts values not defined
  by the enum and returns $null instead of throwing
  an exception
#>

$rawValue -as [EnumCurrentCapabilities[]]
#endregion

Enums must cover all possible values. If CurrentCapabilities returns a value that is not defined in the enum, an exception occurs. The exception reports the value that was missing in the enum. To fix, add the missing value to the enum.

CurrentCharSet

The character set currently used for output. Strings provided in this property must conform to the semantics and syntax specified by section 4.1.2 (“Charset parameters”) in RFC 2046 (MIME Part 2) and contained in the IANA character-set registry. Examples include “utf-8”, “us-ASCII”, and iso-8859-1.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property CurrentCharSet

CurrentLanguage

Printer language currently used. The language used must be listed in the LanguagesSupported property.

CurrentLanguage returns a numeric value. To translate it into a meaningful text, use any of the following approaches:

Use a PowerShell Hashtable

$CurrentLanguage_map = @{
= 'Other'
= 'Unknown'
= 'PCL'
= 'HPGL'
= 'PJL'
= 'PS'
= 'PSPrinter'
= 'IPDS'
= 'PPDS'
= 'EscapeP'
= 'Epson'
= 'DDIF'
= 'Interpress'
= 'ISO6429'
= 'Line Data'
= 'MODCA'
= 'REGIS'
= 'SCS'
= 'SPDL'
= 'TEK4014'
= 'PDS'
= 'IGP'
= 'CodeV'
= 'DSCDSE'
= 'WPS'
= 'LN03'
= 'CCITT'
= 'QUIC'
= 'CPAP'
= 'DecPPL'
= 'Simple Text'
= 'NPAP'
= 'DOC'
= 'imPress'
= 'Pinwriter'
= 'NPDL'
= 'NEC201PL'
= 'Automatic'
= 'Pages'
= 'LIPS'
= 'TIFF'
= 'Diagnostic'
= 'CaPSL'
= 'EXCL'
= 'LCDS'
= 'XES'
= 'MIME'
}

Use a switch statement

switch([int]$value)
{
        {'Other'}
        {'Unknown'}
        {'PCL'}
        {'HPGL'}
        {'PJL'}
        {'PS'}
        {'PSPrinter'}
        {'IPDS'}
        {'PPDS'}
       {'EscapeP'}
       {'Epson'}
       {'DDIF'}
       {'Interpress'}
       {'ISO6429'}
       {'Line Data'}
       {'MODCA'}
       {'REGIS'}
       {'SCS'}
       {'SPDL'}
       {'TEK4014'}
       {'PDS'}
       {'IGP'}
       {'CodeV'}
       {'DSCDSE'}
       {'WPS'}
       {'LN03'}
       {'CCITT'}
       {'QUIC'}
       {'CPAP'}
       {'DecPPL'}
       {'Simple Text'}
       {'NPAP'}
       {'DOC'}
       {'imPress'}
       {'Pinwriter'}
       {'NPDL'}
       {'NEC201PL'}
       {'Automatic'}
       {'Pages'}
       {'LIPS'}
       {'TIFF'}
       {'Diagnostic'}
       {'CaPSL'}
       {'EXCL'}
       {'LCDS'}
       {'XES'}
       {'MIME'}
  default    {"$value"}
}

Use Enum structure

Enum EnumCurrentLanguage
{
  Other         = 1
  Unknown       = 2
  PCL           = 3
  HPGL          = 4
  PJL           = 5
  PS            = 6
  PSPrinter     = 7
  IPDS          = 8
  PPDS          = 9
  EscapeP       = 10
  Epson         = 11
  DDIF          = 12
  Interpress    = 13
  ISO6429       = 14
  Line_Data     = 15
  MODCA         = 16
  REGIS         = 17
  SCS           = 18
  SPDL          = 19
  TEK4014       = 20
  PDS           = 21
  IGP           = 22
  CodeV         = 23
  DSCDSE        = 24
  WPS           = 25
  LN03          = 26
  CCITT         = 27
  QUIC          = 28
  CPAP          = 29
  DecPPL        = 30
  Simple_Text   = 31
  NPAP          = 32
  DOC           = 33
  imPress       = 34
  Pinwriter     = 35
  NPDL          = 36
  NEC201PL      = 37
  Automatic     = 38
  Pages         = 39
  LIPS          = 40
  TIFF          = 41
  Diagnostic    = 42
  CaPSL         = 43
  EXCL          = 44
  LCDS          = 45
  XES           = 46
  MIME          = 47
}

Examples

Use $CurrentLanguage_map in a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to translate raw numeric values for 
  property "CurrentLanguage" to friendly text

  Note: to use other properties than "CurrentLanguage", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "CurrentLanguage" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$CurrentLanguage_map = @{
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Unknown'
      3 = 'PCL'
      4 = 'HPGL'
      5 = 'PJL'
      6 = 'PS'
      7 = 'PSPrinter'
      8 = 'IPDS'
      9 = 'PPDS'
     10 = 'EscapeP'
     11 = 'Epson'
     12 = 'DDIF'
     13 = 'Interpress'
     14 = 'ISO6429'
     15 = 'Line Data'
     16 = 'MODCA'
     17 = 'REGIS'
     18 = 'SCS'
     19 = 'SPDL'
     20 = 'TEK4014'
     21 = 'PDS'
     22 = 'IGP'
     23 = 'CodeV'
     24 = 'DSCDSE'
     25 = 'WPS'
     26 = 'LN03'
     27 = 'CCITT'
     28 = 'QUIC'
     29 = 'CPAP'
     30 = 'DecPPL'
     31 = 'Simple Text'
     32 = 'NPAP'
     33 = 'DOC'
     34 = 'imPress'
     35 = 'Pinwriter'
     36 = 'NPDL'
     37 = 'NEC201PL'
     38 = 'Automatic'
     39 = 'Pages'
     40 = 'LIPS'
     41 = 'TIFF'
     42 = 'Diagnostic'
     43 = 'CaPSL'
     44 = 'EXCL'
     45 = 'LCDS'
     46 = 'XES'
     47 = 'MIME'
}

#endregion define hashtable

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "CurrentLanguage", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$CurrentLanguage = @{
  Name = 'CurrentLanguage'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $value = $_.CurrentLanguage
    $CurrentLanguage_map[[int]$value]
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve the instances, and output the properties "Caption" and "CurrentLanguage". The latter
# is defined by the hashtable in $CurrentLanguage: 
Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Caption, $CurrentLanguage

# ...or dump content of property CurrentLanguage:
$friendlyValues = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | 
    Select-Object -Property $CurrentLanguage |
    Select-Object -ExpandProperty CurrentLanguage

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use $CurrentLanguage_map to directly translate raw values from an instance

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to manually translate raw numeric values 
  for property "Win32_Printer" to friendly text. This approach is ideal when
  there is just one instance to work with.

  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "Win32_Printer" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$CurrentLanguage_map = @{
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Unknown'
      3 = 'PCL'
      4 = 'HPGL'
      5 = 'PJL'
      6 = 'PS'
      7 = 'PSPrinter'
      8 = 'IPDS'
      9 = 'PPDS'
     10 = 'EscapeP'
     11 = 'Epson'
     12 = 'DDIF'
     13 = 'Interpress'
     14 = 'ISO6429'
     15 = 'Line Data'
     16 = 'MODCA'
     17 = 'REGIS'
     18 = 'SCS'
     19 = 'SPDL'
     20 = 'TEK4014'
     21 = 'PDS'
     22 = 'IGP'
     23 = 'CodeV'
     24 = 'DSCDSE'
     25 = 'WPS'
     26 = 'LN03'
     27 = 'CCITT'
     28 = 'QUIC'
     29 = 'CPAP'
     30 = 'DecPPL'
     31 = 'Simple Text'
     32 = 'NPAP'
     33 = 'DOC'
     34 = 'imPress'
     35 = 'Pinwriter'
     36 = 'NPDL'
     37 = 'NEC201PL'
     38 = 'Automatic'
     39 = 'Pages'
     40 = 'LIPS'
     41 = 'TIFF'
     42 = 'Diagnostic'
     43 = 'CaPSL'
     44 = 'EXCL'
     45 = 'LCDS'
     46 = 'XES'
     47 = 'MIME'
}

#endregion define hashtable

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to illustrate
  the number-to-text translation. To process all instances, replace
  "Select-Object -First 1" with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use
  the iterator variable $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property
$rawValue = $instance.CurrentLanguage  

# translate raw value to friendly text:
$friendlyName = $CurrentLanguage_map[[int]$rawValue]

# output value
$friendlyName

Use a switch statement inside a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a switch clause to translate raw numeric 
  values for property "CurrentLanguage" to friendly text. The switch
  clause is embedded into a calculated property so there is
  no need to refer to external variables for translation.

  Note: to use other properties than "CurrentLanguage", look up the appropriate 
  translation switch clause for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "CurrentLanguage", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$CurrentLanguage = @{
  Name = 'CurrentLanguage'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $value = $_.CurrentLanguage
    
    switch([int]$value)
      {
        1          {'Other'}
        2          {'Unknown'}
        3          {'PCL'}
        4          {'HPGL'}
        5          {'PJL'}
        6          {'PS'}
        7          {'PSPrinter'}
        8          {'IPDS'}
        9          {'PPDS'}
        10         {'EscapeP'}
        11         {'Epson'}
        12         {'DDIF'}
        13         {'Interpress'}
        14         {'ISO6429'}
        15         {'Line Data'}
        16         {'MODCA'}
        17         {'REGIS'}
        18         {'SCS'}
        19         {'SPDL'}
        20         {'TEK4014'}
        21         {'PDS'}
        22         {'IGP'}
        23         {'CodeV'}
        24         {'DSCDSE'}
        25         {'WPS'}
        26         {'LN03'}
        27         {'CCITT'}
        28         {'QUIC'}
        29         {'CPAP'}
        30         {'DecPPL'}
        31         {'Simple Text'}
        32         {'NPAP'}
        33         {'DOC'}
        34         {'imPress'}
        35         {'Pinwriter'}
        36         {'NPDL'}
        37         {'NEC201PL'}
        38         {'Automatic'}
        39         {'Pages'}
        40         {'LIPS'}
        41         {'TIFF'}
        42         {'Diagnostic'}
        43         {'CaPSL'}
        44         {'EXCL'}
        45         {'LCDS'}
        46         {'XES'}
        47         {'MIME'}
        default    {"$value"}
      }
      
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve all instances...
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | 
  # ...and output properties "Caption" and "CurrentLanguage". The latter is defined
  # by the hashtable in $CurrentLanguage:
  Select-Object -Property Caption, $CurrentLanguage

Use the Enum from above to auto-translate the code values

<# 
  this example translates raw values by means of type conversion
  the friendly names are defined as enumeration using the
  keyword "enum" (PowerShell 5 or better)
  
  The raw value(s) are translated to friendly text by 
  simply converting them into the enum type.
  
  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  enum definition for the property you would like to use instead.
#>


#region define enum with value-to-text translation:
Enum EnumCurrentLanguage
{
  Other         = 1
  Unknown       = 2
  PCL           = 3
  HPGL          = 4
  PJL           = 5
  PS            = 6
  PSPrinter     = 7
  IPDS          = 8
  PPDS          = 9
  EscapeP       = 10
  Epson         = 11
  DDIF          = 12
  Interpress    = 13
  ISO6429       = 14
  Line_Data     = 15
  MODCA         = 16
  REGIS         = 17
  SCS           = 18
  SPDL          = 19
  TEK4014       = 20
  PDS           = 21
  IGP           = 22
  CodeV         = 23
  DSCDSE        = 24
  WPS           = 25
  LN03          = 26
  CCITT         = 27
  QUIC          = 28
  CPAP          = 29
  DecPPL        = 30
  Simple_Text   = 31
  NPAP          = 32
  DOC           = 33
  imPress       = 34
  Pinwriter     = 35
  NPDL          = 36
  NEC201PL      = 37
  Automatic     = 38
  Pages         = 39
  LIPS          = 40
  TIFF          = 41
  Diagnostic    = 42
  CaPSL         = 43
  EXCL          = 44
  LCDS          = 45
  XES           = 46
  MIME          = 47
}

#endregion define enum

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to focus on
  the number-to-text type conversion. 
  
  To process all instances, replace   "Select-Object -First 1" 
  with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use the iterator variable 
  $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property:
$rawValue = $instance.CurrentLanguage

#region using strict type conversion

<#
  Note: strict type conversion fails if the raw value is 
  not defined by the enum. So if the list of allowable values
  was extended and the enum does not match the value,
  an exception is thrown
#>

# convert the property to the enum **CurrentLanguage** 
[EnumCurrentLanguage]$rawValue 

# get a comma-separated string:
[EnumCurrentLanguage]$rawValue -join ',' 
#endregion

#region using operator "-as"

<#
  Note: the operator "-as" accepts values not defined
  by the enum and returns $null instead of throwing
  an exception
#>

$rawValue -as [EnumCurrentLanguage]
#endregion

Enums must cover all possible values. If CurrentLanguage returns a value that is not defined in the enum, an exception occurs. The exception reports the value that was missing in the enum. To fix, add the missing value to the enum.

CurrentMimeType

MIME type currently being used if the CurrentLanguage is a MIME type (value = 47).

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property CurrentMimeType

CurrentNaturalLanguage

Language that the printer is using for management currently. The language listed here must also be listed in the NaturalLanguagesSupported property.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property CurrentNaturalLanguage

CurrentPaperType

Type of paper the printer is using. Must be expressed in the form specified by the ISO/IEC® 10175 Document Printing Application (DPA), which is summarized in Appendix® C of RFC® 1759 (Printer® MIB).

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property CurrentPaperType

Default

If TRUE, the printer is the default printer.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Default

DefaultCapabilities

Array of the printer capabilities used by default. Each entry in the DefaultCapabilities array must also be listed in the Capabilities array.

DefaultCapabilities returns a numeric value. To translate it into a meaningful text, use any of the following approaches:

Use a PowerShell Hashtable

$DefaultCapabilities_map = @{
= 'Unknown'
= 'Other'
= 'Color Printing'
= 'Duplex Printing'
= 'Copies'
= 'Collation'
= 'Stapling'
= 'Transparency Printing'
= 'Punch'
= 'Cover'
= 'Bind'
= 'Black and White Printing'
= 'One Sided'
= 'Two Sided Long Edge'
= 'Two Sided Short Edge'
= 'Portrait'
= 'Landscape'
= 'Reverse Portrait'
= 'Reverse Landscape'
= 'Quality High'
= 'Quality Normal'
= 'Quality Low'
}

Use a switch statement

switch([int]$value)
{
        {'Unknown'}
        {'Other'}
        {'Color Printing'}
        {'Duplex Printing'}
        {'Copies'}
        {'Collation'}
        {'Stapling'}
        {'Transparency Printing'}
        {'Punch'}
        {'Cover'}
       {'Bind'}
       {'Black and White Printing'}
       {'One Sided'}
       {'Two Sided Long Edge'}
       {'Two Sided Short Edge'}
       {'Portrait'}
       {'Landscape'}
       {'Reverse Portrait'}
       {'Reverse Landscape'}
       {'Quality High'}
       {'Quality Normal'}
       {'Quality Low'}
  default    {"$value"}
}

Use Enum structure

Enum EnumDefaultCapabilities
{
  Unknown                    = 0
  Other                      = 1
  Color_Printing             = 2
  Duplex_Printing            = 3
  Copies                     = 4
  Collation                  = 5
  Stapling                   = 6
  Transparency_Printing      = 7
  Punch                      = 8
  Cover                      = 9
  Bind                       = 10
  Black_and_White_Printing   = 11
  One_Sided                  = 12
  Two_Sided_Long_Edge        = 13
  Two_Sided_Short_Edge       = 14
  Portrait                   = 15
  Landscape                  = 16
  Reverse_Portrait           = 17
  Reverse_Landscape          = 18
  Quality_High               = 19
  Quality_Normal             = 20
  Quality_Low                = 21
}

Examples

Use $DefaultCapabilities_map in a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to translate raw numeric values for 
  property "DefaultCapabilities" to friendly text

  Note: to use other properties than "DefaultCapabilities", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "DefaultCapabilities" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$DefaultCapabilities_map = @{
      0 = 'Unknown'
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Color Printing'
      3 = 'Duplex Printing'
      4 = 'Copies'
      5 = 'Collation'
      6 = 'Stapling'
      7 = 'Transparency Printing'
      8 = 'Punch'
      9 = 'Cover'
     10 = 'Bind'
     11 = 'Black and White Printing'
     12 = 'One Sided'
     13 = 'Two Sided Long Edge'
     14 = 'Two Sided Short Edge'
     15 = 'Portrait'
     16 = 'Landscape'
     17 = 'Reverse Portrait'
     18 = 'Reverse Landscape'
     19 = 'Quality High'
     20 = 'Quality Normal'
     21 = 'Quality Low'
}

#endregion define hashtable

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "DefaultCapabilities", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$DefaultCapabilities = @{
  Name = 'DefaultCapabilities'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $result = foreach($value in $_.DefaultCapabilities)
    {
        # important: convert original value to [int] because
        # hashtable keys are type-aware:
        $DefaultCapabilities_map[[int]$value]
    }
    # uncomment to get a comma-separated string instead
    # of a string array:
    $result <#-join ', '#>
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve the instances, and output the properties "Caption" and "DefaultCapabilities". The latter
# is defined by the hashtable in $DefaultCapabilities: 
Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Caption, $DefaultCapabilities

# ...or dump content of property DefaultCapabilities:
$friendlyValues = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | 
    Select-Object -Property $DefaultCapabilities |
    Select-Object -ExpandProperty DefaultCapabilities

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use $DefaultCapabilities_map to directly translate raw values from an instance

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to manually translate raw numeric values 
  for property "Win32_Printer" to friendly text. This approach is ideal when there
  is just one instance to work with.

  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "Win32_Printer" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$DefaultCapabilities_map = @{
      0 = 'Unknown'
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Color Printing'
      3 = 'Duplex Printing'
      4 = 'Copies'
      5 = 'Collation'
      6 = 'Stapling'
      7 = 'Transparency Printing'
      8 = 'Punch'
      9 = 'Cover'
     10 = 'Bind'
     11 = 'Black and White Printing'
     12 = 'One Sided'
     13 = 'Two Sided Long Edge'
     14 = 'Two Sided Short Edge'
     15 = 'Portrait'
     16 = 'Landscape'
     17 = 'Reverse Portrait'
     18 = 'Reverse Landscape'
     19 = 'Quality High'
     20 = 'Quality Normal'
     21 = 'Quality Low'
}

#endregion define hashtable

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to illustrate
  the number-to-text translation. To process all instances, replace
  "Select-Object -First 1" with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use
  the iterator variable $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property (hint: the property is an array!)
$rawValues = $instance.DefaultCapabilities  

# translate all raw values into friendly names:
$friendlyNames = foreach($rawValue in $rawValues)
{ $DefaultCapabilities_map[[int]$rawValue] }

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use a switch statement inside a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a switch clause to translate raw numeric 
  values for property "DefaultCapabilities" to friendly text. The switch
  clause is embedded into a calculated property so there is
  no need to refer to external variables for translation.

  Note: to use other properties than "DefaultCapabilities", look up the appropriate 
  translation switch clause for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "DefaultCapabilities", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$DefaultCapabilities = @{
  Name = 'DefaultCapabilities'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $result = foreach($value in $_.DefaultCapabilities)
    {
        switch([int]$value)
      {
        0          {'Unknown'}
        1          {'Other'}
        2          {'Color Printing'}
        3          {'Duplex Printing'}
        4          {'Copies'}
        5          {'Collation'}
        6          {'Stapling'}
        7          {'Transparency Printing'}
        8          {'Punch'}
        9          {'Cover'}
        10         {'Bind'}
        11         {'Black and White Printing'}
        12         {'One Sided'}
        13         {'Two Sided Long Edge'}
        14         {'Two Sided Short Edge'}
        15         {'Portrait'}
        16         {'Landscape'}
        17         {'Reverse Portrait'}
        18         {'Reverse Landscape'}
        19         {'Quality High'}
        20         {'Quality Normal'}
        21         {'Quality Low'}
        default    {"$value"}
      }
      
    }
    $result
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve all instances...
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | 
  # ...and output properties "Caption" and "DefaultCapabilities". The latter is defined
  # by the hashtable in $DefaultCapabilities:
  Select-Object -Property Caption, $DefaultCapabilities

Use the Enum from above to auto-translate the code values

<# 
  this example translates raw values by means of type conversion
  the friendly names are defined as enumeration using the
  keyword "enum" (PowerShell 5 or better)
  
  The raw value(s) are translated to friendly text by 
  simply converting them into the enum type.
  
  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  enum definition for the property you would like to use instead.
#>


#region define enum with value-to-text translation:
Enum EnumDefaultCapabilities
{
  Unknown                    = 0
  Other                      = 1
  Color_Printing             = 2
  Duplex_Printing            = 3
  Copies                     = 4
  Collation                  = 5
  Stapling                   = 6
  Transparency_Printing      = 7
  Punch                      = 8
  Cover                      = 9
  Bind                       = 10
  Black_and_White_Printing   = 11
  One_Sided                  = 12
  Two_Sided_Long_Edge        = 13
  Two_Sided_Short_Edge       = 14
  Portrait                   = 15
  Landscape                  = 16
  Reverse_Portrait           = 17
  Reverse_Landscape          = 18
  Quality_High               = 19
  Quality_Normal             = 20
  Quality_Low                = 21
}

#endregion define enum

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to focus on
  the number-to-text type conversion. 
  
  To process all instances, replace   "Select-Object -First 1" 
  with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use the iterator variable 
  $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property:
$rawValue = $instance.DefaultCapabilities

#region using strict type conversion

<#
  Note: strict type conversion fails if the raw value is 
  not defined by the enum. So if the list of allowable values
  was extended and the enum does not match the value,
  an exception is thrown
#>

# convert the property to the enum **DefaultCapabilities** 
[EnumDefaultCapabilities[]]$rawValue 

# get a comma-separated string:
[EnumDefaultCapabilities[]]$rawValue -join ',' 
#endregion

#region using operator "-as"

<#
  Note: the operator "-as" accepts values not defined
  by the enum and returns $null instead of throwing
  an exception
#>

$rawValue -as [EnumDefaultCapabilities[]]
#endregion

Enums must cover all possible values. If DefaultCapabilities returns a value that is not defined in the enum, an exception occurs. The exception reports the value that was missing in the enum. To fix, add the missing value to the enum.

DefaultCopies

Number of copies produced for one jobâunless otherwise specified.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property DefaultCopies

DefaultLanguage

Default printer language. The language listed here must also be listed in the LanguagesSupported property.

DefaultLanguage returns a numeric value. To translate it into a meaningful text, use any of the following approaches:

Use a PowerShell Hashtable

$DefaultLanguage_map = @{
= 'Other'
= 'Unknown'
= 'PCL'
= 'HPGL'
= 'PJL'
= 'PS'
= 'PSPrinter'
= 'IPDS'
= 'PPDS'
= 'EscapeP'
= 'Epson'
= 'DDIF'
= 'Interpress'
= 'ISO6429'
= 'Line Data'
= 'MODCA'
= 'REGIS'
= 'SCS'
= 'SPDL'
= 'TEK4014'
= 'PDS'
= 'IGP'
= 'CodeV'
= 'DSCDSE'
= 'WPS'
= 'LN03'
= 'CCITT'
= 'QUIC'
= 'CPAP'
= 'DecPPL'
= 'Simple Text'
= 'NPAP'
= 'DOC'
= 'imPress'
= 'Pinwriter'
= 'NPDL'
= 'NEC201PL'
= 'Automatic'
= 'Pages'
= 'LIPS'
= 'TIFF'
= 'Diagnostic'
= 'CaPSL'
= 'EXCL'
= 'LCDS'
= 'XES'
= 'MIME'
}

Use a switch statement

switch([int]$value)
{
        {'Other'}
        {'Unknown'}
        {'PCL'}
        {'HPGL'}
        {'PJL'}
        {'PS'}
        {'PSPrinter'}
        {'IPDS'}
        {'PPDS'}
       {'EscapeP'}
       {'Epson'}
       {'DDIF'}
       {'Interpress'}
       {'ISO6429'}
       {'Line Data'}
       {'MODCA'}
       {'REGIS'}
       {'SCS'}
       {'SPDL'}
       {'TEK4014'}
       {'PDS'}
       {'IGP'}
       {'CodeV'}
       {'DSCDSE'}
       {'WPS'}
       {'LN03'}
       {'CCITT'}
       {'QUIC'}
       {'CPAP'}
       {'DecPPL'}
       {'Simple Text'}
       {'NPAP'}
       {'DOC'}
       {'imPress'}
       {'Pinwriter'}
       {'NPDL'}
       {'NEC201PL'}
       {'Automatic'}
       {'Pages'}
       {'LIPS'}
       {'TIFF'}
       {'Diagnostic'}
       {'CaPSL'}
       {'EXCL'}
       {'LCDS'}
       {'XES'}
       {'MIME'}
  default    {"$value"}
}

Use Enum structure

Enum EnumDefaultLanguage
{
  Other         = 1
  Unknown       = 2
  PCL           = 3
  HPGL          = 4
  PJL           = 5
  PS            = 6
  PSPrinter     = 7
  IPDS          = 8
  PPDS          = 9
  EscapeP       = 10
  Epson         = 11
  DDIF          = 12
  Interpress    = 13
  ISO6429       = 14
  Line_Data     = 15
  MODCA         = 16
  REGIS         = 17
  SCS           = 18
  SPDL          = 19
  TEK4014       = 20
  PDS           = 21
  IGP           = 22
  CodeV         = 23
  DSCDSE        = 24
  WPS           = 25
  LN03          = 26
  CCITT         = 27
  QUIC          = 28
  CPAP          = 29
  DecPPL        = 30
  Simple_Text   = 31
  NPAP          = 32
  DOC           = 33
  imPress       = 34
  Pinwriter     = 35
  NPDL          = 36
  NEC201PL      = 37
  Automatic     = 38
  Pages         = 39
  LIPS          = 40
  TIFF          = 41
  Diagnostic    = 42
  CaPSL         = 43
  EXCL          = 44
  LCDS          = 45
  XES           = 46
  MIME          = 47
}

Examples

Use $DefaultLanguage_map in a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to translate raw numeric values for 
  property "DefaultLanguage" to friendly text

  Note: to use other properties than "DefaultLanguage", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "DefaultLanguage" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$DefaultLanguage_map = @{
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Unknown'
      3 = 'PCL'
      4 = 'HPGL'
      5 = 'PJL'
      6 = 'PS'
      7 = 'PSPrinter'
      8 = 'IPDS'
      9 = 'PPDS'
     10 = 'EscapeP'
     11 = 'Epson'
     12 = 'DDIF'
     13 = 'Interpress'
     14 = 'ISO6429'
     15 = 'Line Data'
     16 = 'MODCA'
     17 = 'REGIS'
     18 = 'SCS'
     19 = 'SPDL'
     20 = 'TEK4014'
     21 = 'PDS'
     22 = 'IGP'
     23 = 'CodeV'
     24 = 'DSCDSE'
     25 = 'WPS'
     26 = 'LN03'
     27 = 'CCITT'
     28 = 'QUIC'
     29 = 'CPAP'
     30 = 'DecPPL'
     31 = 'Simple Text'
     32 = 'NPAP'
     33 = 'DOC'
     34 = 'imPress'
     35 = 'Pinwriter'
     36 = 'NPDL'
     37 = 'NEC201PL'
     38 = 'Automatic'
     39 = 'Pages'
     40 = 'LIPS'
     41 = 'TIFF'
     42 = 'Diagnostic'
     43 = 'CaPSL'
     44 = 'EXCL'
     45 = 'LCDS'
     46 = 'XES'
     47 = 'MIME'
}

#endregion define hashtable

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "DefaultLanguage", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$DefaultLanguage = @{
  Name = 'DefaultLanguage'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $value = $_.DefaultLanguage
    $DefaultLanguage_map[[int]$value]
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve the instances, and output the properties "Caption" and "DefaultLanguage". The latter
# is defined by the hashtable in $DefaultLanguage: 
Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Caption, $DefaultLanguage

# ...or dump content of property DefaultLanguage:
$friendlyValues = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | 
    Select-Object -Property $DefaultLanguage |
    Select-Object -ExpandProperty DefaultLanguage

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use $DefaultLanguage_map to directly translate raw values from an instance

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to manually translate raw numeric values 
  for property "Win32_Printer" to friendly text. This approach is ideal when
  there is just one instance to work with.

  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "Win32_Printer" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$DefaultLanguage_map = @{
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Unknown'
      3 = 'PCL'
      4 = 'HPGL'
      5 = 'PJL'
      6 = 'PS'
      7 = 'PSPrinter'
      8 = 'IPDS'
      9 = 'PPDS'
     10 = 'EscapeP'
     11 = 'Epson'
     12 = 'DDIF'
     13 = 'Interpress'
     14 = 'ISO6429'
     15 = 'Line Data'
     16 = 'MODCA'
     17 = 'REGIS'
     18 = 'SCS'
     19 = 'SPDL'
     20 = 'TEK4014'
     21 = 'PDS'
     22 = 'IGP'
     23 = 'CodeV'
     24 = 'DSCDSE'
     25 = 'WPS'
     26 = 'LN03'
     27 = 'CCITT'
     28 = 'QUIC'
     29 = 'CPAP'
     30 = 'DecPPL'
     31 = 'Simple Text'
     32 = 'NPAP'
     33 = 'DOC'
     34 = 'imPress'
     35 = 'Pinwriter'
     36 = 'NPDL'
     37 = 'NEC201PL'
     38 = 'Automatic'
     39 = 'Pages'
     40 = 'LIPS'
     41 = 'TIFF'
     42 = 'Diagnostic'
     43 = 'CaPSL'
     44 = 'EXCL'
     45 = 'LCDS'
     46 = 'XES'
     47 = 'MIME'
}

#endregion define hashtable

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to illustrate
  the number-to-text translation. To process all instances, replace
  "Select-Object -First 1" with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use
  the iterator variable $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property
$rawValue = $instance.DefaultLanguage  

# translate raw value to friendly text:
$friendlyName = $DefaultLanguage_map[[int]$rawValue]

# output value
$friendlyName

Use a switch statement inside a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a switch clause to translate raw numeric 
  values for property "DefaultLanguage" to friendly text. The switch
  clause is embedded into a calculated property so there is
  no need to refer to external variables for translation.

  Note: to use other properties than "DefaultLanguage", look up the appropriate 
  translation switch clause for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "DefaultLanguage", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$DefaultLanguage = @{
  Name = 'DefaultLanguage'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $value = $_.DefaultLanguage
    
    switch([int]$value)
      {
        1          {'Other'}
        2          {'Unknown'}
        3          {'PCL'}
        4          {'HPGL'}
        5          {'PJL'}
        6          {'PS'}
        7          {'PSPrinter'}
        8          {'IPDS'}
        9          {'PPDS'}
        10         {'EscapeP'}
        11         {'Epson'}
        12         {'DDIF'}
        13         {'Interpress'}
        14         {'ISO6429'}
        15         {'Line Data'}
        16         {'MODCA'}
        17         {'REGIS'}
        18         {'SCS'}
        19         {'SPDL'}
        20         {'TEK4014'}
        21         {'PDS'}
        22         {'IGP'}
        23         {'CodeV'}
        24         {'DSCDSE'}
        25         {'WPS'}
        26         {'LN03'}
        27         {'CCITT'}
        28         {'QUIC'}
        29         {'CPAP'}
        30         {'DecPPL'}
        31         {'Simple Text'}
        32         {'NPAP'}
        33         {'DOC'}
        34         {'imPress'}
        35         {'Pinwriter'}
        36         {'NPDL'}
        37         {'NEC201PL'}
        38         {'Automatic'}
        39         {'Pages'}
        40         {'LIPS'}
        41         {'TIFF'}
        42         {'Diagnostic'}
        43         {'CaPSL'}
        44         {'EXCL'}
        45         {'LCDS'}
        46         {'XES'}
        47         {'MIME'}
        default    {"$value"}
      }
      
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve all instances...
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | 
  # ...and output properties "Caption" and "DefaultLanguage". The latter is defined
  # by the hashtable in $DefaultLanguage:
  Select-Object -Property Caption, $DefaultLanguage

Use the Enum from above to auto-translate the code values

<# 
  this example translates raw values by means of type conversion
  the friendly names are defined as enumeration using the
  keyword "enum" (PowerShell 5 or better)
  
  The raw value(s) are translated to friendly text by 
  simply converting them into the enum type.
  
  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  enum definition for the property you would like to use instead.
#>


#region define enum with value-to-text translation:
Enum EnumDefaultLanguage
{
  Other         = 1
  Unknown       = 2
  PCL           = 3
  HPGL          = 4
  PJL           = 5
  PS            = 6
  PSPrinter     = 7
  IPDS          = 8
  PPDS          = 9
  EscapeP       = 10
  Epson         = 11
  DDIF          = 12
  Interpress    = 13
  ISO6429       = 14
  Line_Data     = 15
  MODCA         = 16
  REGIS         = 17
  SCS           = 18
  SPDL          = 19
  TEK4014       = 20
  PDS           = 21
  IGP           = 22
  CodeV         = 23
  DSCDSE        = 24
  WPS           = 25
  LN03          = 26
  CCITT         = 27
  QUIC          = 28
  CPAP          = 29
  DecPPL        = 30
  Simple_Text   = 31
  NPAP          = 32
  DOC           = 33
  imPress       = 34
  Pinwriter     = 35
  NPDL          = 36
  NEC201PL      = 37
  Automatic     = 38
  Pages         = 39
  LIPS          = 40
  TIFF          = 41
  Diagnostic    = 42
  CaPSL         = 43
  EXCL          = 44
  LCDS          = 45
  XES           = 46
  MIME          = 47
}

#endregion define enum

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to focus on
  the number-to-text type conversion. 
  
  To process all instances, replace   "Select-Object -First 1" 
  with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use the iterator variable 
  $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property:
$rawValue = $instance.DefaultLanguage

#region using strict type conversion

<#
  Note: strict type conversion fails if the raw value is 
  not defined by the enum. So if the list of allowable values
  was extended and the enum does not match the value,
  an exception is thrown
#>

# convert the property to the enum **DefaultLanguage** 
[EnumDefaultLanguage]$rawValue 

# get a comma-separated string:
[EnumDefaultLanguage]$rawValue -join ',' 
#endregion

#region using operator "-as"

<#
  Note: the operator "-as" accepts values not defined
  by the enum and returns $null instead of throwing
  an exception
#>

$rawValue -as [EnumDefaultLanguage]
#endregion

Enums must cover all possible values. If DefaultLanguage returns a value that is not defined in the enum, an exception occurs. The exception reports the value that was missing in the enum. To fix, add the missing value to the enum.

DefaultMimeType

MIME type currently being used, if the DefaultLanguage value is a MIME type (value = 47).

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property DefaultMimeType

DefaultNumberUp

Number of print-stream pages that the printer renders on one media sheetâunless a job specifies otherwise.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property DefaultNumberUp

DefaultPaperType

Paper type that the printer usesâunless a print job specifies a different paper type. The string must be expressed in the form specified by ISO/IEC® 1017 Document Printing Application (DPA), which is summarized in Appendix® C of RFC® 1759 (Printer MIB).

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property DefaultPaperType

DefaultPriority

WRITEABLE UINT32

Default priority value assigned to each print job.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property DefaultPriority

Description

Description of an object.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Description

DetectedErrorState

Printer error information.

DetectedErrorState returns a numeric value. To translate it into a meaningful text, use any of the following approaches:

Use a PowerShell Hashtable

$DetectedErrorState_map = @{
= 'Unknown'
= 'Other'
= 'No Error'
= 'Low Paper'
= 'No Paper'
= 'Low Toner'
= 'No Toner'
= 'Door Open'
= 'Jammed'
= 'Offline'
= 'Service Requested'
= 'Output Bin Full'
}

Use a switch statement

switch([int]$value)
{
        {'Unknown'}
        {'Other'}
        {'No Error'}
        {'Low Paper'}
        {'No Paper'}
        {'Low Toner'}
        {'No Toner'}
        {'Door Open'}
        {'Jammed'}
        {'Offline'}
       {'Service Requested'}
       {'Output Bin Full'}
  default    {"$value"}
}

Use Enum structure

Enum EnumDetectedErrorState
{
  Unknown             = 0
  Other               = 1
  No_Error            = 2
  Low_Paper           = 3
  No_Paper            = 4
  Low_Toner           = 5
  No_Toner            = 6
  Door_Open           = 7
  Jammed              = 8
  Offline             = 9
  Service_Requested   = 10
  Output_Bin_Full     = 11
}

Examples

Use $DetectedErrorState_map in a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to translate raw numeric values for 
  property "DetectedErrorState" to friendly text

  Note: to use other properties than "DetectedErrorState", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "DetectedErrorState" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$DetectedErrorState_map = @{
      0 = 'Unknown'
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'No Error'
      3 = 'Low Paper'
      4 = 'No Paper'
      5 = 'Low Toner'
      6 = 'No Toner'
      7 = 'Door Open'
      8 = 'Jammed'
      9 = 'Offline'
     10 = 'Service Requested'
     11 = 'Output Bin Full'
}

#endregion define hashtable

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "DetectedErrorState", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$DetectedErrorState = @{
  Name = 'DetectedErrorState'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $value = $_.DetectedErrorState
    $DetectedErrorState_map[[int]$value]
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve the instances, and output the properties "Caption" and "DetectedErrorState". The latter
# is defined by the hashtable in $DetectedErrorState: 
Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Caption, $DetectedErrorState

# ...or dump content of property DetectedErrorState:
$friendlyValues = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | 
    Select-Object -Property $DetectedErrorState |
    Select-Object -ExpandProperty DetectedErrorState

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use $DetectedErrorState_map to directly translate raw values from an instance

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to manually translate raw numeric values 
  for property "Win32_Printer" to friendly text. This approach is ideal when
  there is just one instance to work with.

  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "Win32_Printer" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$DetectedErrorState_map = @{
      0 = 'Unknown'
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'No Error'
      3 = 'Low Paper'
      4 = 'No Paper'
      5 = 'Low Toner'
      6 = 'No Toner'
      7 = 'Door Open'
      8 = 'Jammed'
      9 = 'Offline'
     10 = 'Service Requested'
     11 = 'Output Bin Full'
}

#endregion define hashtable

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to illustrate
  the number-to-text translation. To process all instances, replace
  "Select-Object -First 1" with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use
  the iterator variable $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property
$rawValue = $instance.DetectedErrorState  

# translate raw value to friendly text:
$friendlyName = $DetectedErrorState_map[[int]$rawValue]

# output value
$friendlyName

Use a switch statement inside a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a switch clause to translate raw numeric 
  values for property "DetectedErrorState" to friendly text. The switch
  clause is embedded into a calculated property so there is
  no need to refer to external variables for translation.

  Note: to use other properties than "DetectedErrorState", look up the appropriate 
  translation switch clause for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "DetectedErrorState", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$DetectedErrorState = @{
  Name = 'DetectedErrorState'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $value = $_.DetectedErrorState
    
    switch([int]$value)
      {
        0          {'Unknown'}
        1          {'Other'}
        2          {'No Error'}
        3          {'Low Paper'}
        4          {'No Paper'}
        5          {'Low Toner'}
        6          {'No Toner'}
        7          {'Door Open'}
        8          {'Jammed'}
        9          {'Offline'}
        10         {'Service Requested'}
        11         {'Output Bin Full'}
        default    {"$value"}
      }
      
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve all instances...
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | 
  # ...and output properties "Caption" and "DetectedErrorState". The latter is defined
  # by the hashtable in $DetectedErrorState:
  Select-Object -Property Caption, $DetectedErrorState

Use the Enum from above to auto-translate the code values

<# 
  this example translates raw values by means of type conversion
  the friendly names are defined as enumeration using the
  keyword "enum" (PowerShell 5 or better)
  
  The raw value(s) are translated to friendly text by 
  simply converting them into the enum type.
  
  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  enum definition for the property you would like to use instead.
#>


#region define enum with value-to-text translation:
Enum EnumDetectedErrorState
{
  Unknown             = 0
  Other               = 1
  No_Error            = 2
  Low_Paper           = 3
  No_Paper            = 4
  Low_Toner           = 5
  No_Toner            = 6
  Door_Open           = 7
  Jammed              = 8
  Offline             = 9
  Service_Requested   = 10
  Output_Bin_Full     = 11
}

#endregion define enum

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to focus on
  the number-to-text type conversion. 
  
  To process all instances, replace   "Select-Object -First 1" 
  with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use the iterator variable 
  $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property:
$rawValue = $instance.DetectedErrorState

#region using strict type conversion

<#
  Note: strict type conversion fails if the raw value is 
  not defined by the enum. So if the list of allowable values
  was extended and the enum does not match the value,
  an exception is thrown
#>

# convert the property to the enum **DetectedErrorState** 
[EnumDetectedErrorState]$rawValue 

# get a comma-separated string:
[EnumDetectedErrorState]$rawValue -join ',' 
#endregion

#region using operator "-as"

<#
  Note: the operator "-as" accepts values not defined
  by the enum and returns $null instead of throwing
  an exception
#>

$rawValue -as [EnumDetectedErrorState]
#endregion

Enums must cover all possible values. If DetectedErrorState returns a value that is not defined in the enum, an exception occurs. The exception reports the value that was missing in the enum. To fix, add the missing value to the enum.

DeviceID

Unique identifier of the printer on a system.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property DeviceID

Direct

If TRUE, the print job is sent directly to the printer. If FALSE, the print job is spooled.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Direct

DoCompleteFirst

If TRUE, the printer starts jobs that are finished spooling. If FALSE, the printer starts jobs in the order that the jobs are received.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property DoCompleteFirst

DriverName

Name of the Windows printer driver.

Example: Windows Fax Driver

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property DriverName

EnableBIDI

If TRUE, the printer can print bidirectionally.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property EnableBIDI

EnableDevQueryPrint

If TRUE, the printer holds documents in the queue when document and printer setups do not match.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property EnableDevQueryPrint

ErrorCleared

If TRUE, the error reported in LastErrorCode has been cleared.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property ErrorCleared

ErrorDescription

Information about the error recorded in LastErrorCode, and information about corrective actions that can be taken.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property ErrorDescription

ErrorInformation

WRITEABLE STRING ARRAY

Array of supplemental information for the current error state indicated in DetectedErrorState.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property ErrorInformation

ExtendedDetectedErrorState

Reports standard error information. Additional information should be recorded in DetectedErrorState.

Values are:

0 (0x0)

Unknown

1 (0x1)

Other

2 (0x2)

No Error

3 (0x3)

Low Paper

4 (0x4)

No Paper

5 (0x5)

Low Toner

6 (0x6)

No Toner

7 (0x7)

Door Open

8 (0x8)

Jammed

9 (0x9)

Service Requested

10 (0xA)

Output Bin Full

11 (0xB)

Paper Problem

12 (0xC)

Cannot Print Page

13 (0xD)

User Intervention Required

14 (0xE)

Out of Memory

15 (0xF)

Server Unknown

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property ExtendedDetectedErrorState

ExtendedPrinterStatus

Status information for a printer that is different from information specified in the Availability property.

1 (0x1)

Other

2 (0x2)

Unknown

3 (0x3)

Idle

4 (0x4)

Printing

5 (0x5)

Warming Up

6 (0x6)

Stopped Printing

Offline

8 (0x8)

Paused

9 (0x9)

Error

10 (0xA)

Busy

11 (0xB)

Not Available

12 (0xC)

Waiting

13 (0xD)

Processing

14 (0xE)

Initialization

Power Save

16 (0x10)

Pending Deletion

17 (0x11)

I/O Active

18 (0x12)

Manual Feed

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property ExtendedPrinterStatus

Hidden

If TRUE, the printer is hidden from network users.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Hidden

HorizontalResolution

UINT32 “PIXELS PER INCH”

Horizontal resolution of the printerâin pixels per inch.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property HorizontalResolution

InstallDate

DATETIME

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property InstallDate

JobCountSinceLastReset

Number of print jobs since the printer was last reset.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property JobCountSinceLastReset

KeepPrintedJobs

If TRUE, the print spooler does not delete the completed jobs.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property KeepPrintedJobs

LanguagesSupported

Array of the print languages natively supported.

LanguagesSupported returns a numeric value. To translate it into a meaningful text, use any of the following approaches:

Use a PowerShell Hashtable

$LanguagesSupported_map = @{
= 'Other'
= 'Unknown'
= 'PCL'
= 'HPGL'
= 'PJL'
= 'PS'
= 'PSPrinter'
= 'IPDS'
= 'PPDS'
= 'EscapeP'
= 'Epson'
= 'DDIF'
= 'Interpress'
= 'ISO6429'
= 'Line Data'
= 'MODCA'
= 'REGIS'
= 'SCS'
= 'SPDL'
= 'TEK4014'
= 'PDS'
= 'IGP'
= 'CodeV'
= 'DSCDSE'
= 'WPS'
= 'LN03'
= 'CCITT'
= 'QUIC'
= 'CPAP'
= 'DecPPL'
= 'Simple Text'
= 'NPAP'
= 'DOC'
= 'imPress'
= 'Pinwriter'
= 'NPDL'
= 'NEC201PL'
= 'Automatic'
= 'Pages'
= 'LIPS'
= 'TIFF'
= 'Diagnostic'
= 'CaPSL'
= 'EXCL'
= 'LCDS'
= 'XES'
= 'MIME'
= 'XPS'
= 'HPGL2'
= 'PCLXL'
}

Use a switch statement

switch([int]$value)
{
        {'Other'}
        {'Unknown'}
        {'PCL'}
        {'HPGL'}
        {'PJL'}
        {'PS'}
        {'PSPrinter'}
        {'IPDS'}
        {'PPDS'}
       {'EscapeP'}
       {'Epson'}
       {'DDIF'}
       {'Interpress'}
       {'ISO6429'}
       {'Line Data'}
       {'MODCA'}
       {'REGIS'}
       {'SCS'}
       {'SPDL'}
       {'TEK4014'}
       {'PDS'}
       {'IGP'}
       {'CodeV'}
       {'DSCDSE'}
       {'WPS'}
       {'LN03'}
       {'CCITT'}
       {'QUIC'}
       {'CPAP'}
       {'DecPPL'}
       {'Simple Text'}
       {'NPAP'}
       {'DOC'}
       {'imPress'}
       {'Pinwriter'}
       {'NPDL'}
       {'NEC201PL'}
       {'Automatic'}
       {'Pages'}
       {'LIPS'}
       {'TIFF'}
       {'Diagnostic'}
       {'CaPSL'}
       {'EXCL'}
       {'LCDS'}
       {'XES'}
       {'MIME'}
       {'XPS'}
       {'HPGL2'}
       {'PCLXL'}
  default    {"$value"}
}

Use Enum structure

Enum EnumLanguagesSupported
{
  Other         = 1
  Unknown       = 2
  PCL           = 3
  HPGL          = 4
  PJL           = 5
  PS            = 6
  PSPrinter     = 7
  IPDS          = 8
  PPDS          = 9
  EscapeP       = 10
  Epson         = 11
  DDIF          = 12
  Interpress    = 13
  ISO6429       = 14
  Line_Data     = 15
  MODCA         = 16
  REGIS         = 17
  SCS           = 18
  SPDL          = 19
  TEK4014       = 20
  PDS           = 21
  IGP           = 22
  CodeV         = 23
  DSCDSE        = 24
  WPS           = 25
  LN03          = 26
  CCITT         = 27
  QUIC          = 28
  CPAP          = 29
  DecPPL        = 30
  Simple_Text   = 31
  NPAP          = 32
  DOC           = 33
  imPress       = 34
  Pinwriter     = 35
  NPDL          = 36
  NEC201PL      = 37
  Automatic     = 38
  Pages         = 39
  LIPS          = 40
  TIFF          = 41
  Diagnostic    = 42
  CaPSL         = 43
  EXCL          = 44
  LCDS          = 45
  XES           = 46
  MIME          = 47
  XPS           = 48
  HPGL2         = 49
  PCLXL         = 50
}

Examples

Use $LanguagesSupported_map in a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to translate raw numeric values for 
  property "LanguagesSupported" to friendly text

  Note: to use other properties than "LanguagesSupported", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "LanguagesSupported" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$LanguagesSupported_map = @{
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Unknown'
      3 = 'PCL'
      4 = 'HPGL'
      5 = 'PJL'
      6 = 'PS'
      7 = 'PSPrinter'
      8 = 'IPDS'
      9 = 'PPDS'
     10 = 'EscapeP'
     11 = 'Epson'
     12 = 'DDIF'
     13 = 'Interpress'
     14 = 'ISO6429'
     15 = 'Line Data'
     16 = 'MODCA'
     17 = 'REGIS'
     18 = 'SCS'
     19 = 'SPDL'
     20 = 'TEK4014'
     21 = 'PDS'
     22 = 'IGP'
     23 = 'CodeV'
     24 = 'DSCDSE'
     25 = 'WPS'
     26 = 'LN03'
     27 = 'CCITT'
     28 = 'QUIC'
     29 = 'CPAP'
     30 = 'DecPPL'
     31 = 'Simple Text'
     32 = 'NPAP'
     33 = 'DOC'
     34 = 'imPress'
     35 = 'Pinwriter'
     36 = 'NPDL'
     37 = 'NEC201PL'
     38 = 'Automatic'
     39 = 'Pages'
     40 = 'LIPS'
     41 = 'TIFF'
     42 = 'Diagnostic'
     43 = 'CaPSL'
     44 = 'EXCL'
     45 = 'LCDS'
     46 = 'XES'
     47 = 'MIME'
     48 = 'XPS'
     49 = 'HPGL2'
     50 = 'PCLXL'
}

#endregion define hashtable

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "LanguagesSupported", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$LanguagesSupported = @{
  Name = 'LanguagesSupported'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $result = foreach($value in $_.LanguagesSupported)
    {
        # important: convert original value to [int] because
        # hashtable keys are type-aware:
        $LanguagesSupported_map[[int]$value]
    }
    # uncomment to get a comma-separated string instead
    # of a string array:
    $result <#-join ', '#>
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve the instances, and output the properties "Caption" and "LanguagesSupported". The latter
# is defined by the hashtable in $LanguagesSupported: 
Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Caption, $LanguagesSupported

# ...or dump content of property LanguagesSupported:
$friendlyValues = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | 
    Select-Object -Property $LanguagesSupported |
    Select-Object -ExpandProperty LanguagesSupported

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use $LanguagesSupported_map to directly translate raw values from an instance

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to manually translate raw numeric values 
  for property "Win32_Printer" to friendly text. This approach is ideal when there
  is just one instance to work with.

  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "Win32_Printer" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$LanguagesSupported_map = @{
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Unknown'
      3 = 'PCL'
      4 = 'HPGL'
      5 = 'PJL'
      6 = 'PS'
      7 = 'PSPrinter'
      8 = 'IPDS'
      9 = 'PPDS'
     10 = 'EscapeP'
     11 = 'Epson'
     12 = 'DDIF'
     13 = 'Interpress'
     14 = 'ISO6429'
     15 = 'Line Data'
     16 = 'MODCA'
     17 = 'REGIS'
     18 = 'SCS'
     19 = 'SPDL'
     20 = 'TEK4014'
     21 = 'PDS'
     22 = 'IGP'
     23 = 'CodeV'
     24 = 'DSCDSE'
     25 = 'WPS'
     26 = 'LN03'
     27 = 'CCITT'
     28 = 'QUIC'
     29 = 'CPAP'
     30 = 'DecPPL'
     31 = 'Simple Text'
     32 = 'NPAP'
     33 = 'DOC'
     34 = 'imPress'
     35 = 'Pinwriter'
     36 = 'NPDL'
     37 = 'NEC201PL'
     38 = 'Automatic'
     39 = 'Pages'
     40 = 'LIPS'
     41 = 'TIFF'
     42 = 'Diagnostic'
     43 = 'CaPSL'
     44 = 'EXCL'
     45 = 'LCDS'
     46 = 'XES'
     47 = 'MIME'
     48 = 'XPS'
     49 = 'HPGL2'
     50 = 'PCLXL'
}

#endregion define hashtable

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to illustrate
  the number-to-text translation. To process all instances, replace
  "Select-Object -First 1" with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use
  the iterator variable $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property (hint: the property is an array!)
$rawValues = $instance.LanguagesSupported  

# translate all raw values into friendly names:
$friendlyNames = foreach($rawValue in $rawValues)
{ $LanguagesSupported_map[[int]$rawValue] }

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use a switch statement inside a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a switch clause to translate raw numeric 
  values for property "LanguagesSupported" to friendly text. The switch
  clause is embedded into a calculated property so there is
  no need to refer to external variables for translation.

  Note: to use other properties than "LanguagesSupported", look up the appropriate 
  translation switch clause for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "LanguagesSupported", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$LanguagesSupported = @{
  Name = 'LanguagesSupported'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $result = foreach($value in $_.LanguagesSupported)
    {
        switch([int]$value)
      {
        1          {'Other'}
        2          {'Unknown'}
        3          {'PCL'}
        4          {'HPGL'}
        5          {'PJL'}
        6          {'PS'}
        7          {'PSPrinter'}
        8          {'IPDS'}
        9          {'PPDS'}
        10         {'EscapeP'}
        11         {'Epson'}
        12         {'DDIF'}
        13         {'Interpress'}
        14         {'ISO6429'}
        15         {'Line Data'}
        16         {'MODCA'}
        17         {'REGIS'}
        18         {'SCS'}
        19         {'SPDL'}
        20         {'TEK4014'}
        21         {'PDS'}
        22         {'IGP'}
        23         {'CodeV'}
        24         {'DSCDSE'}
        25         {'WPS'}
        26         {'LN03'}
        27         {'CCITT'}
        28         {'QUIC'}
        29         {'CPAP'}
        30         {'DecPPL'}
        31         {'Simple Text'}
        32         {'NPAP'}
        33         {'DOC'}
        34         {'imPress'}
        35         {'Pinwriter'}
        36         {'NPDL'}
        37         {'NEC201PL'}
        38         {'Automatic'}
        39         {'Pages'}
        40         {'LIPS'}
        41         {'TIFF'}
        42         {'Diagnostic'}
        43         {'CaPSL'}
        44         {'EXCL'}
        45         {'LCDS'}
        46         {'XES'}
        47         {'MIME'}
        48         {'XPS'}
        49         {'HPGL2'}
        50         {'PCLXL'}
        default    {"$value"}
      }
      
    }
    $result
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve all instances...
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | 
  # ...and output properties "Caption" and "LanguagesSupported". The latter is defined
  # by the hashtable in $LanguagesSupported:
  Select-Object -Property Caption, $LanguagesSupported

Use the Enum from above to auto-translate the code values

<# 
  this example translates raw values by means of type conversion
  the friendly names are defined as enumeration using the
  keyword "enum" (PowerShell 5 or better)
  
  The raw value(s) are translated to friendly text by 
  simply converting them into the enum type.
  
  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  enum definition for the property you would like to use instead.
#>


#region define enum with value-to-text translation:
Enum EnumLanguagesSupported
{
  Other         = 1
  Unknown       = 2
  PCL           = 3
  HPGL          = 4
  PJL           = 5
  PS            = 6
  PSPrinter     = 7
  IPDS          = 8
  PPDS          = 9
  EscapeP       = 10
  Epson         = 11
  DDIF          = 12
  Interpress    = 13
  ISO6429       = 14
  Line_Data     = 15
  MODCA         = 16
  REGIS         = 17
  SCS           = 18
  SPDL          = 19
  TEK4014       = 20
  PDS           = 21
  IGP           = 22
  CodeV         = 23
  DSCDSE        = 24
  WPS           = 25
  LN03          = 26
  CCITT         = 27
  QUIC          = 28
  CPAP          = 29
  DecPPL        = 30
  Simple_Text   = 31
  NPAP          = 32
  DOC           = 33
  imPress       = 34
  Pinwriter     = 35
  NPDL          = 36
  NEC201PL      = 37
  Automatic     = 38
  Pages         = 39
  LIPS          = 40
  TIFF          = 41
  Diagnostic    = 42
  CaPSL         = 43
  EXCL          = 44
  LCDS          = 45
  XES           = 46
  MIME          = 47
  XPS           = 48
  HPGL2         = 49
  PCLXL         = 50
}

#endregion define enum

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to focus on
  the number-to-text type conversion. 
  
  To process all instances, replace   "Select-Object -First 1" 
  with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use the iterator variable 
  $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property:
$rawValue = $instance.LanguagesSupported

#region using strict type conversion

<#
  Note: strict type conversion fails if the raw value is 
  not defined by the enum. So if the list of allowable values
  was extended and the enum does not match the value,
  an exception is thrown
#>

# convert the property to the enum **LanguagesSupported** 
[EnumLanguagesSupported[]]$rawValue 

# get a comma-separated string:
[EnumLanguagesSupported[]]$rawValue -join ',' 
#endregion

#region using operator "-as"

<#
  Note: the operator "-as" accepts values not defined
  by the enum and returns $null instead of throwing
  an exception
#>

$rawValue -as [EnumLanguagesSupported[]]
#endregion

Enums must cover all possible values. If LanguagesSupported returns a value that is not defined in the enum, an exception occurs. The exception reports the value that was missing in the enum. To fix, add the missing value to the enum.

LastErrorCode

Last error code that the logical device reports.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property LastErrorCode

Local

If TRUE, the printer is not attached to a network. If both the Local and Network properties are set to TRUE, then the printer is a network printer.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Local

Location

Physical location of the printer.

Example: Bldg. 38, Room 1164

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Location

MarkingTechnology

Marking technology the printer uses.

MarkingTechnology returns a numeric value. To translate it into a meaningful text, use any of the following approaches:

Use a PowerShell Hashtable

$MarkingTechnology_map = @{
= 'Other'
= 'Unknown'
= 'Electrophotographic LED'
= 'Electrophotographic Laser'
= 'Electrophotographic Other'
= 'Impact Moving Head Dot Matrix 9pin'
= 'Impact Moving Head Dot Matrix 24pin'
= 'Impact Moving Head Dot Matrix Other'
= 'Impact Moving Head Fully Formed'
= 'Impact Band'
= 'Impact Other'
= 'Inkjet Aqueous'
= 'Inkjet Solid'
= 'Inkjet Other'
= 'Pen'
= 'Thermal Transfer'
= 'Thermal Sensitive'
= 'Thermal Diffusion'
= 'Thermal Other'
= 'Electroerosion'
= 'Electrostatic'
= 'Photographic Microfiche'
= 'Photographic Imagesetter'
= 'Photographic Other'
= 'Ion Deposition'
= 'eBeam'
= 'Typesetter'
}

Use a switch statement

switch([int]$value)
{
        {'Other'}
        {'Unknown'}
        {'Electrophotographic LED'}
        {'Electrophotographic Laser'}
        {'Electrophotographic Other'}
        {'Impact Moving Head Dot Matrix 9pin'}
        {'Impact Moving Head Dot Matrix 24pin'}
        {'Impact Moving Head Dot Matrix Other'}
        {'Impact Moving Head Fully Formed'}
       {'Impact Band'}
       {'Impact Other'}
       {'Inkjet Aqueous'}
       {'Inkjet Solid'}
       {'Inkjet Other'}
       {'Pen'}
       {'Thermal Transfer'}
       {'Thermal Sensitive'}
       {'Thermal Diffusion'}
       {'Thermal Other'}
       {'Electroerosion'}
       {'Electrostatic'}
       {'Photographic Microfiche'}
       {'Photographic Imagesetter'}
       {'Photographic Other'}
       {'Ion Deposition'}
       {'eBeam'}
       {'Typesetter'}
  default    {"$value"}
}

Use Enum structure

Enum EnumMarkingTechnology
{
  Other                                 = 1
  Unknown                               = 2
  Electrophotographic_LED               = 3
  Electrophotographic_Laser             = 4
  Electrophotographic_Other             = 5
  Impact_Moving_Head_Dot_Matrix_9pin    = 6
  Impact_Moving_Head_Dot_Matrix_24pin   = 7
  Impact_Moving_Head_Dot_Matrix_Other   = 8
  Impact_Moving_Head_Fully_Formed       = 9
  Impact_Band                           = 10
  Impact_Other                          = 11
  Inkjet_Aqueous                        = 12
  Inkjet_Solid                          = 13
  Inkjet_Other                          = 14
  Pen                                   = 15
  Thermal_Transfer                      = 16
  Thermal_Sensitive                     = 17
  Thermal_Diffusion                     = 18
  Thermal_Other                         = 19
  Electroerosion                        = 20
  Electrostatic                         = 21
  Photographic_Microfiche               = 22
  Photographic_Imagesetter              = 23
  Photographic_Other                    = 24
  Ion_Deposition                        = 25
  eBeam                                 = 26
  Typesetter                            = 27
}

Examples

Use $MarkingTechnology_map in a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to translate raw numeric values for 
  property "MarkingTechnology" to friendly text

  Note: to use other properties than "MarkingTechnology", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "MarkingTechnology" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$MarkingTechnology_map = @{
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Unknown'
      3 = 'Electrophotographic LED'
      4 = 'Electrophotographic Laser'
      5 = 'Electrophotographic Other'
      6 = 'Impact Moving Head Dot Matrix 9pin'
      7 = 'Impact Moving Head Dot Matrix 24pin'
      8 = 'Impact Moving Head Dot Matrix Other'
      9 = 'Impact Moving Head Fully Formed'
     10 = 'Impact Band'
     11 = 'Impact Other'
     12 = 'Inkjet Aqueous'
     13 = 'Inkjet Solid'
     14 = 'Inkjet Other'
     15 = 'Pen'
     16 = 'Thermal Transfer'
     17 = 'Thermal Sensitive'
     18 = 'Thermal Diffusion'
     19 = 'Thermal Other'
     20 = 'Electroerosion'
     21 = 'Electrostatic'
     22 = 'Photographic Microfiche'
     23 = 'Photographic Imagesetter'
     24 = 'Photographic Other'
     25 = 'Ion Deposition'
     26 = 'eBeam'
     27 = 'Typesetter'
}

#endregion define hashtable

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "MarkingTechnology", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$MarkingTechnology = @{
  Name = 'MarkingTechnology'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $value = $_.MarkingTechnology
    $MarkingTechnology_map[[int]$value]
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve the instances, and output the properties "Caption" and "MarkingTechnology". The latter
# is defined by the hashtable in $MarkingTechnology: 
Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Caption, $MarkingTechnology

# ...or dump content of property MarkingTechnology:
$friendlyValues = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | 
    Select-Object -Property $MarkingTechnology |
    Select-Object -ExpandProperty MarkingTechnology

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use $MarkingTechnology_map to directly translate raw values from an instance

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to manually translate raw numeric values 
  for property "Win32_Printer" to friendly text. This approach is ideal when
  there is just one instance to work with.

  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "Win32_Printer" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$MarkingTechnology_map = @{
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Unknown'
      3 = 'Electrophotographic LED'
      4 = 'Electrophotographic Laser'
      5 = 'Electrophotographic Other'
      6 = 'Impact Moving Head Dot Matrix 9pin'
      7 = 'Impact Moving Head Dot Matrix 24pin'
      8 = 'Impact Moving Head Dot Matrix Other'
      9 = 'Impact Moving Head Fully Formed'
     10 = 'Impact Band'
     11 = 'Impact Other'
     12 = 'Inkjet Aqueous'
     13 = 'Inkjet Solid'
     14 = 'Inkjet Other'
     15 = 'Pen'
     16 = 'Thermal Transfer'
     17 = 'Thermal Sensitive'
     18 = 'Thermal Diffusion'
     19 = 'Thermal Other'
     20 = 'Electroerosion'
     21 = 'Electrostatic'
     22 = 'Photographic Microfiche'
     23 = 'Photographic Imagesetter'
     24 = 'Photographic Other'
     25 = 'Ion Deposition'
     26 = 'eBeam'
     27 = 'Typesetter'
}

#endregion define hashtable

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to illustrate
  the number-to-text translation. To process all instances, replace
  "Select-Object -First 1" with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use
  the iterator variable $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property
$rawValue = $instance.MarkingTechnology  

# translate raw value to friendly text:
$friendlyName = $MarkingTechnology_map[[int]$rawValue]

# output value
$friendlyName

Use a switch statement inside a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a switch clause to translate raw numeric 
  values for property "MarkingTechnology" to friendly text. The switch
  clause is embedded into a calculated property so there is
  no need to refer to external variables for translation.

  Note: to use other properties than "MarkingTechnology", look up the appropriate 
  translation switch clause for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "MarkingTechnology", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$MarkingTechnology = @{
  Name = 'MarkingTechnology'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $value = $_.MarkingTechnology
    
    switch([int]$value)
      {
        1          {'Other'}
        2          {'Unknown'}
        3          {'Electrophotographic LED'}
        4          {'Electrophotographic Laser'}
        5          {'Electrophotographic Other'}
        6          {'Impact Moving Head Dot Matrix 9pin'}
        7          {'Impact Moving Head Dot Matrix 24pin'}
        8          {'Impact Moving Head Dot Matrix Other'}
        9          {'Impact Moving Head Fully Formed'}
        10         {'Impact Band'}
        11         {'Impact Other'}
        12         {'Inkjet Aqueous'}
        13         {'Inkjet Solid'}
        14         {'Inkjet Other'}
        15         {'Pen'}
        16         {'Thermal Transfer'}
        17         {'Thermal Sensitive'}
        18         {'Thermal Diffusion'}
        19         {'Thermal Other'}
        20         {'Electroerosion'}
        21         {'Electrostatic'}
        22         {'Photographic Microfiche'}
        23         {'Photographic Imagesetter'}
        24         {'Photographic Other'}
        25         {'Ion Deposition'}
        26         {'eBeam'}
        27         {'Typesetter'}
        default    {"$value"}
      }
      
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve all instances...
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | 
  # ...and output properties "Caption" and "MarkingTechnology". The latter is defined
  # by the hashtable in $MarkingTechnology:
  Select-Object -Property Caption, $MarkingTechnology

Use the Enum from above to auto-translate the code values

<# 
  this example translates raw values by means of type conversion
  the friendly names are defined as enumeration using the
  keyword "enum" (PowerShell 5 or better)
  
  The raw value(s) are translated to friendly text by 
  simply converting them into the enum type.
  
  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  enum definition for the property you would like to use instead.
#>


#region define enum with value-to-text translation:
Enum EnumMarkingTechnology
{
  Other                                 = 1
  Unknown                               = 2
  Electrophotographic_LED               = 3
  Electrophotographic_Laser             = 4
  Electrophotographic_Other             = 5
  Impact_Moving_Head_Dot_Matrix_9pin    = 6
  Impact_Moving_Head_Dot_Matrix_24pin   = 7
  Impact_Moving_Head_Dot_Matrix_Other   = 8
  Impact_Moving_Head_Fully_Formed       = 9
  Impact_Band                           = 10
  Impact_Other                          = 11
  Inkjet_Aqueous                        = 12
  Inkjet_Solid                          = 13
  Inkjet_Other                          = 14
  Pen                                   = 15
  Thermal_Transfer                      = 16
  Thermal_Sensitive                     = 17
  Thermal_Diffusion                     = 18
  Thermal_Other                         = 19
  Electroerosion                        = 20
  Electrostatic                         = 21
  Photographic_Microfiche               = 22
  Photographic_Imagesetter              = 23
  Photographic_Other                    = 24
  Ion_Deposition                        = 25
  eBeam                                 = 26
  Typesetter                            = 27
}

#endregion define enum

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to focus on
  the number-to-text type conversion. 
  
  To process all instances, replace   "Select-Object -First 1" 
  with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use the iterator variable 
  $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property:
$rawValue = $instance.MarkingTechnology

#region using strict type conversion

<#
  Note: strict type conversion fails if the raw value is 
  not defined by the enum. So if the list of allowable values
  was extended and the enum does not match the value,
  an exception is thrown
#>

# convert the property to the enum **MarkingTechnology** 
[EnumMarkingTechnology]$rawValue 

# get a comma-separated string:
[EnumMarkingTechnology]$rawValue -join ',' 
#endregion

#region using operator "-as"

<#
  Note: the operator "-as" accepts values not defined
  by the enum and returns $null instead of throwing
  an exception
#>

$rawValue -as [EnumMarkingTechnology]
#endregion

Enums must cover all possible values. If MarkingTechnology returns a value that is not defined in the enum, an exception occurs. The exception reports the value that was missing in the enum. To fix, add the missing value to the enum.

MaxCopies

Maximum number of copies the printer can produce for one job.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property MaxCopies

MaxNumberUp

Maximum number of print-stream pages the printer can render on one media sheet, such as paper.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property MaxNumberUp

MaxSizeSupported

UINT32 “KILOBYTES”

Largest job as a byte stream, in kilobytes, that the printer can accept. A value of 0 (zero) indicates that no limit is set.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property MaxSizeSupported

MimeTypesSupported

Array of detailed MIME-type explanations that the printer supports. If data is provided, then the value 47 (“MIME”) must be included in the LanguagesSupported property.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property MimeTypesSupported

Name

Name of the printer.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Name

NaturalLanguagesSupported

Array of languages supported for strings that the printer uses for output of management information. Must conform to RFC® 1766. For example, “en” is used for English.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property NaturalLanguagesSupported

Network

If TRUE, the printer is a network printer. If both the Local and Network properties are set to TRUE, then the printer is a network printer.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Network

PaperSizesSupported

Array of the paper types that the printer supports.

PaperSizesSupported returns a numeric value. To translate it into a meaningful text, use any of the following approaches:

Use a PowerShell Hashtable

$PaperSizesSupported_map = @{
= 'Unknown'
= 'Other'
= 'A'
= 'B'
= 'C'
= 'D'
= 'E'
= 'Letter'
= 'Legal'
= 'NA-10x13-Envelope'
= 'NA-9x12-Envelope'
= 'NA-Number-10-Envelope'
= 'NA-7x9-Envelope'
= 'NA-9x11-Envelope'
= 'NA-10x14-Envelope'
= 'NA-Number-9-Envelope'
= 'NA-6x9-Envelope'
= 'NA-10x15-Envelope'
= 'A0'
= 'A1'
= 'A2'
= 'A3'
= 'A4'
= 'A5'
= 'A6'
= 'A7'
= 'A8'
= 'A9A10'
= 'B0'
= 'B1'
= 'B2'
= 'B3'
= 'B4'
= 'B5'
= 'B6'
= 'B7'
= 'B8'
= 'B9'
= 'B10'
= 'C0'
= 'C1'
= 'C2C3'
= 'C4'
= 'C5'
= 'C6'
= 'C7'
= 'C8'
= 'ISO-Designated'
= 'JIS B0'
= 'JIS B1'
= 'JIS B2'
= 'JIS B3'
= 'JIS B4'
= 'JIS B5'
= 'JIS B6'
= 'JIS B7'
= 'JIS B8'
= 'JIS B9'
= 'JIS B10'
= 'NA-Letter'
= 'NA-Legal'
= 'B4-Envelope'
= 'B5-Envelope'
= 'C3-Envelope'
= 'C4-Envelope'
= 'C5-Envelope'
= 'C6-Envelope'
= 'Designated-Long-Envelope'
= 'Monarch-Envelope'
= 'Executive'
= 'Folio'
= 'Invoice'
= 'Ledger'
= 'Quarto'
}

Use a switch statement

switch([int]$value)
{
        {'Unknown'}
        {'Other'}
        {'A'}
        {'B'}
        {'C'}
        {'D'}
        {'E'}
        {'Letter'}
        {'Legal'}
        {'NA-10x13-Envelope'}
       {'NA-9x12-Envelope'}
       {'NA-Number-10-Envelope'}
       {'NA-7x9-Envelope'}
       {'NA-9x11-Envelope'}
       {'NA-10x14-Envelope'}
       {'NA-Number-9-Envelope'}
       {'NA-6x9-Envelope'}
       {'NA-10x15-Envelope'}
       {'A0'}
       {'A1'}
       {'A2'}
       {'A3'}
       {'A4'}
       {'A5'}
       {'A6'}
       {'A7'}
       {'A8'}
       {'A9A10'}
       {'B0'}
       {'B1'}
       {'B2'}
       {'B3'}
       {'B4'}
       {'B5'}
       {'B6'}
       {'B7'}
       {'B8'}
       {'B9'}
       {'B10'}
       {'C0'}
       {'C1'}
       {'C2C3'}
       {'C4'}
       {'C5'}
       {'C6'}
       {'C7'}
       {'C8'}
       {'ISO-Designated'}
       {'JIS B0'}
       {'JIS B1'}
       {'JIS B2'}
       {'JIS B3'}
       {'JIS B4'}
       {'JIS B5'}
       {'JIS B6'}
       {'JIS B7'}
       {'JIS B8'}
       {'JIS B9'}
       {'JIS B10'}
       {'NA-Letter'}
       {'NA-Legal'}
       {'B4-Envelope'}
       {'B5-Envelope'}
       {'C3-Envelope'}
       {'C4-Envelope'}
       {'C5-Envelope'}
       {'C6-Envelope'}
       {'Designated-Long-Envelope'}
       {'Monarch-Envelope'}
       {'Executive'}
       {'Folio'}
       {'Invoice'}
       {'Ledger'}
       {'Quarto'}
  default    {"$value"}
}

Use Enum structure

Enum EnumPaperSizesSupported
{
  Unknown                    = 0
  Other                      = 1
  A                          = 2
  B                          = 3
  C                          = 4
  D                          = 5
  E                          = 6
  Letter                     = 7
  Legal                      = 8
  NA_10x13_Envelope          = 9
  NA_9x12_Envelope           = 10
  NA_Number_10_Envelope      = 11
  NA_7x9_Envelope            = 12
  NA_9x11_Envelope           = 13
  NA_10x14_Envelope          = 14
  NA_Number_9_Envelope       = 15
  NA_6x9_Envelope            = 16
  NA_10x15_Envelope          = 17
  A0                         = 18
  A1                         = 19
  A2                         = 20
  A3                         = 21
  A4                         = 22
  A5                         = 23
  A6                         = 24
  A7                         = 25
  A8                         = 26
  A9A10                      = 27
  B0                         = 28
  B1                         = 29
  B2                         = 30
  B3                         = 31
  B4                         = 32
  B5                         = 33
  B6                         = 34
  B7                         = 35
  B8                         = 36
  B9                         = 37
  B10                        = 38
  C0                         = 39
  C1                         = 40
  C2C3                       = 41
  C4                         = 42
  C5                         = 43
  C6                         = 44
  C7                         = 45
  C8                         = 46
  ISO_Designated             = 47
  JIS_B0                     = 48
  JIS_B1                     = 49
  JIS_B2                     = 50
  JIS_B3                     = 51
  JIS_B4                     = 52
  JIS_B5                     = 53
  JIS_B6                     = 54
  JIS_B7                     = 55
  JIS_B8                     = 56
  JIS_B9                     = 57
  JIS_B10                    = 58
  NA_Letter                  = 59
  NA_Legal                   = 60
  B4_Envelope                = 61
  B5_Envelope                = 62
  C3_Envelope                = 63
  C4_Envelope                = 64
  C5_Envelope                = 65
  C6_Envelope                = 66
  Designated_Long_Envelope   = 67
  Monarch_Envelope           = 68
  Executive                  = 69
  Folio                      = 70
  Invoice                    = 71
  Ledger                     = 72
  Quarto                     = 73
}

Examples

Use $PaperSizesSupported_map in a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to translate raw numeric values for 
  property "PaperSizesSupported" to friendly text

  Note: to use other properties than "PaperSizesSupported", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "PaperSizesSupported" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$PaperSizesSupported_map = @{
      0 = 'Unknown'
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'A'
      3 = 'B'
      4 = 'C'
      5 = 'D'
      6 = 'E'
      7 = 'Letter'
      8 = 'Legal'
      9 = 'NA-10x13-Envelope'
     10 = 'NA-9x12-Envelope'
     11 = 'NA-Number-10-Envelope'
     12 = 'NA-7x9-Envelope'
     13 = 'NA-9x11-Envelope'
     14 = 'NA-10x14-Envelope'
     15 = 'NA-Number-9-Envelope'
     16 = 'NA-6x9-Envelope'
     17 = 'NA-10x15-Envelope'
     18 = 'A0'
     19 = 'A1'
     20 = 'A2'
     21 = 'A3'
     22 = 'A4'
     23 = 'A5'
     24 = 'A6'
     25 = 'A7'
     26 = 'A8'
     27 = 'A9A10'
     28 = 'B0'
     29 = 'B1'
     30 = 'B2'
     31 = 'B3'
     32 = 'B4'
     33 = 'B5'
     34 = 'B6'
     35 = 'B7'
     36 = 'B8'
     37 = 'B9'
     38 = 'B10'
     39 = 'C0'
     40 = 'C1'
     41 = 'C2C3'
     42 = 'C4'
     43 = 'C5'
     44 = 'C6'
     45 = 'C7'
     46 = 'C8'
     47 = 'ISO-Designated'
     48 = 'JIS B0'
     49 = 'JIS B1'
     50 = 'JIS B2'
     51 = 'JIS B3'
     52 = 'JIS B4'
     53 = 'JIS B5'
     54 = 'JIS B6'
     55 = 'JIS B7'
     56 = 'JIS B8'
     57 = 'JIS B9'
     58 = 'JIS B10'
     59 = 'NA-Letter'
     60 = 'NA-Legal'
     61 = 'B4-Envelope'
     62 = 'B5-Envelope'
     63 = 'C3-Envelope'
     64 = 'C4-Envelope'
     65 = 'C5-Envelope'
     66 = 'C6-Envelope'
     67 = 'Designated-Long-Envelope'
     68 = 'Monarch-Envelope'
     69 = 'Executive'
     70 = 'Folio'
     71 = 'Invoice'
     72 = 'Ledger'
     73 = 'Quarto'
}

#endregion define hashtable

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "PaperSizesSupported", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$PaperSizesSupported = @{
  Name = 'PaperSizesSupported'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $result = foreach($value in $_.PaperSizesSupported)
    {
        # important: convert original value to [int] because
        # hashtable keys are type-aware:
        $PaperSizesSupported_map[[int]$value]
    }
    # uncomment to get a comma-separated string instead
    # of a string array:
    $result <#-join ', '#>
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve the instances, and output the properties "Caption" and "PaperSizesSupported". The latter
# is defined by the hashtable in $PaperSizesSupported: 
Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Caption, $PaperSizesSupported

# ...or dump content of property PaperSizesSupported:
$friendlyValues = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | 
    Select-Object -Property $PaperSizesSupported |
    Select-Object -ExpandProperty PaperSizesSupported

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use $PaperSizesSupported_map to directly translate raw values from an instance

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to manually translate raw numeric values 
  for property "Win32_Printer" to friendly text. This approach is ideal when there
  is just one instance to work with.

  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "Win32_Printer" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$PaperSizesSupported_map = @{
      0 = 'Unknown'
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'A'
      3 = 'B'
      4 = 'C'
      5 = 'D'
      6 = 'E'
      7 = 'Letter'
      8 = 'Legal'
      9 = 'NA-10x13-Envelope'
     10 = 'NA-9x12-Envelope'
     11 = 'NA-Number-10-Envelope'
     12 = 'NA-7x9-Envelope'
     13 = 'NA-9x11-Envelope'
     14 = 'NA-10x14-Envelope'
     15 = 'NA-Number-9-Envelope'
     16 = 'NA-6x9-Envelope'
     17 = 'NA-10x15-Envelope'
     18 = 'A0'
     19 = 'A1'
     20 = 'A2'
     21 = 'A3'
     22 = 'A4'
     23 = 'A5'
     24 = 'A6'
     25 = 'A7'
     26 = 'A8'
     27 = 'A9A10'
     28 = 'B0'
     29 = 'B1'
     30 = 'B2'
     31 = 'B3'
     32 = 'B4'
     33 = 'B5'
     34 = 'B6'
     35 = 'B7'
     36 = 'B8'
     37 = 'B9'
     38 = 'B10'
     39 = 'C0'
     40 = 'C1'
     41 = 'C2C3'
     42 = 'C4'
     43 = 'C5'
     44 = 'C6'
     45 = 'C7'
     46 = 'C8'
     47 = 'ISO-Designated'
     48 = 'JIS B0'
     49 = 'JIS B1'
     50 = 'JIS B2'
     51 = 'JIS B3'
     52 = 'JIS B4'
     53 = 'JIS B5'
     54 = 'JIS B6'
     55 = 'JIS B7'
     56 = 'JIS B8'
     57 = 'JIS B9'
     58 = 'JIS B10'
     59 = 'NA-Letter'
     60 = 'NA-Legal'
     61 = 'B4-Envelope'
     62 = 'B5-Envelope'
     63 = 'C3-Envelope'
     64 = 'C4-Envelope'
     65 = 'C5-Envelope'
     66 = 'C6-Envelope'
     67 = 'Designated-Long-Envelope'
     68 = 'Monarch-Envelope'
     69 = 'Executive'
     70 = 'Folio'
     71 = 'Invoice'
     72 = 'Ledger'
     73 = 'Quarto'
}

#endregion define hashtable

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to illustrate
  the number-to-text translation. To process all instances, replace
  "Select-Object -First 1" with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use
  the iterator variable $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property (hint: the property is an array!)
$rawValues = $instance.PaperSizesSupported  

# translate all raw values into friendly names:
$friendlyNames = foreach($rawValue in $rawValues)
{ $PaperSizesSupported_map[[int]$rawValue] }

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use a switch statement inside a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a switch clause to translate raw numeric 
  values for property "PaperSizesSupported" to friendly text. The switch
  clause is embedded into a calculated property so there is
  no need to refer to external variables for translation.

  Note: to use other properties than "PaperSizesSupported", look up the appropriate 
  translation switch clause for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "PaperSizesSupported", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$PaperSizesSupported = @{
  Name = 'PaperSizesSupported'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $result = foreach($value in $_.PaperSizesSupported)
    {
        switch([int]$value)
      {
        0          {'Unknown'}
        1          {'Other'}
        2          {'A'}
        3          {'B'}
        4          {'C'}
        5          {'D'}
        6          {'E'}
        7          {'Letter'}
        8          {'Legal'}
        9          {'NA-10x13-Envelope'}
        10         {'NA-9x12-Envelope'}
        11         {'NA-Number-10-Envelope'}
        12         {'NA-7x9-Envelope'}
        13         {'NA-9x11-Envelope'}
        14         {'NA-10x14-Envelope'}
        15         {'NA-Number-9-Envelope'}
        16         {'NA-6x9-Envelope'}
        17         {'NA-10x15-Envelope'}
        18         {'A0'}
        19         {'A1'}
        20         {'A2'}
        21         {'A3'}
        22         {'A4'}
        23         {'A5'}
        24         {'A6'}
        25         {'A7'}
        26         {'A8'}
        27         {'A9A10'}
        28         {'B0'}
        29         {'B1'}
        30         {'B2'}
        31         {'B3'}
        32         {'B4'}
        33         {'B5'}
        34         {'B6'}
        35         {'B7'}
        36         {'B8'}
        37         {'B9'}
        38         {'B10'}
        39         {'C0'}
        40         {'C1'}
        41         {'C2C3'}
        42         {'C4'}
        43         {'C5'}
        44         {'C6'}
        45         {'C7'}
        46         {'C8'}
        47         {'ISO-Designated'}
        48         {'JIS B0'}
        49         {'JIS B1'}
        50         {'JIS B2'}
        51         {'JIS B3'}
        52         {'JIS B4'}
        53         {'JIS B5'}
        54         {'JIS B6'}
        55         {'JIS B7'}
        56         {'JIS B8'}
        57         {'JIS B9'}
        58         {'JIS B10'}
        59         {'NA-Letter'}
        60         {'NA-Legal'}
        61         {'B4-Envelope'}
        62         {'B5-Envelope'}
        63         {'C3-Envelope'}
        64         {'C4-Envelope'}
        65         {'C5-Envelope'}
        66         {'C6-Envelope'}
        67         {'Designated-Long-Envelope'}
        68         {'Monarch-Envelope'}
        69         {'Executive'}
        70         {'Folio'}
        71         {'Invoice'}
        72         {'Ledger'}
        73         {'Quarto'}
        default    {"$value"}
      }
      
    }
    $result
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve all instances...
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | 
  # ...and output properties "Caption" and "PaperSizesSupported". The latter is defined
  # by the hashtable in $PaperSizesSupported:
  Select-Object -Property Caption, $PaperSizesSupported

Use the Enum from above to auto-translate the code values

<# 
  this example translates raw values by means of type conversion
  the friendly names are defined as enumeration using the
  keyword "enum" (PowerShell 5 or better)
  
  The raw value(s) are translated to friendly text by 
  simply converting them into the enum type.
  
  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  enum definition for the property you would like to use instead.
#>


#region define enum with value-to-text translation:
Enum EnumPaperSizesSupported
{
  Unknown                    = 0
  Other                      = 1
  A                          = 2
  B                          = 3
  C                          = 4
  D                          = 5
  E                          = 6
  Letter                     = 7
  Legal                      = 8
  NA_10x13_Envelope          = 9
  NA_9x12_Envelope           = 10
  NA_Number_10_Envelope      = 11
  NA_7x9_Envelope            = 12
  NA_9x11_Envelope           = 13
  NA_10x14_Envelope          = 14
  NA_Number_9_Envelope       = 15
  NA_6x9_Envelope            = 16
  NA_10x15_Envelope          = 17
  A0                         = 18
  A1                         = 19
  A2                         = 20
  A3                         = 21
  A4                         = 22
  A5                         = 23
  A6                         = 24
  A7                         = 25
  A8                         = 26
  A9A10                      = 27
  B0                         = 28
  B1                         = 29
  B2                         = 30
  B3                         = 31
  B4                         = 32
  B5                         = 33
  B6                         = 34
  B7                         = 35
  B8                         = 36
  B9                         = 37
  B10                        = 38
  C0                         = 39
  C1                         = 40
  C2C3                       = 41
  C4                         = 42
  C5                         = 43
  C6                         = 44
  C7                         = 45
  C8                         = 46
  ISO_Designated             = 47
  JIS_B0                     = 48
  JIS_B1                     = 49
  JIS_B2                     = 50
  JIS_B3                     = 51
  JIS_B4                     = 52
  JIS_B5                     = 53
  JIS_B6                     = 54
  JIS_B7                     = 55
  JIS_B8                     = 56
  JIS_B9                     = 57
  JIS_B10                    = 58
  NA_Letter                  = 59
  NA_Legal                   = 60
  B4_Envelope                = 61
  B5_Envelope                = 62
  C3_Envelope                = 63
  C4_Envelope                = 64
  C5_Envelope                = 65
  C6_Envelope                = 66
  Designated_Long_Envelope   = 67
  Monarch_Envelope           = 68
  Executive                  = 69
  Folio                      = 70
  Invoice                    = 71
  Ledger                     = 72
  Quarto                     = 73
}

#endregion define enum

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to focus on
  the number-to-text type conversion. 
  
  To process all instances, replace   "Select-Object -First 1" 
  with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use the iterator variable 
  $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property:
$rawValue = $instance.PaperSizesSupported

#region using strict type conversion

<#
  Note: strict type conversion fails if the raw value is 
  not defined by the enum. So if the list of allowable values
  was extended and the enum does not match the value,
  an exception is thrown
#>

# convert the property to the enum **PaperSizesSupported** 
[EnumPaperSizesSupported[]]$rawValue 

# get a comma-separated string:
[EnumPaperSizesSupported[]]$rawValue -join ',' 
#endregion

#region using operator "-as"

<#
  Note: the operator "-as" accepts values not defined
  by the enum and returns $null instead of throwing
  an exception
#>

$rawValue -as [EnumPaperSizesSupported[]]
#endregion

Enums must cover all possible values. If PaperSizesSupported returns a value that is not defined in the enum, an exception occurs. The exception reports the value that was missing in the enum. To fix, add the missing value to the enum.

PaperTypesAvailable

Array of paper types that are currently available on the printer. Each string must be expressed in the format specified by ISO/IEC® 10175 Document Printing Application (DPA), which is summarized in Appendix® C of RFC® 1759 (Printer MIB). Any paper size identified in this property must also appear in the PaperSizesSupported property.

Example: iso-a4-colored

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property PaperTypesAvailable

Parameters

Optional parameters for the print processor.

Example: “Copies=2”

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Parameters

PNPDeviceID

Windows Plug and Play device identifier of the logical device.

Example: *PNP030b

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property PNPDeviceID

PortName

Port that is used to transmit data to a printer. If a printer is connected to more than one port, the names of each port are separated by commas.

Example: LPT1:, LPT2:, LPT3:

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property PortName

PowerManagementCapabilities

Array of the specific power-related capabilities of a logical device.

PowerManagementCapabilities returns a numeric value. To translate it into a meaningful text, use any of the following approaches:

Use a PowerShell Hashtable

$PowerManagementCapabilities_map = @{
= 'Unknown'
= 'Not Supported'
= 'Disabled'
= 'Enabled'
= 'Power Saving Modes Entered Automatically'
= 'Power State Settable'
= 'Power Cycling Supported'
= 'Timed Power On Supported'
}

Use a switch statement

switch([int]$value)
{
  0          {'Unknown'}
  1          {'Not Supported'}
  2          {'Disabled'}
  3          {'Enabled'}
  4          {'Power Saving Modes Entered Automatically'}
  5          {'Power State Settable'}
  6          {'Power Cycling Supported'}
  7          {'Timed Power On Supported'}
  default    {"$value"}
}

Use Enum structure

Enum EnumPowerManagementCapabilities
{
  Unknown                                    = 0
  Not_Supported                              = 1
  Disabled                                   = 2
  Enabled                                    = 3
  Power_Saving_Modes_Entered_Automatically   = 4
  Power_State_Settable                       = 5
  Power_Cycling_Supported                    = 6
  Timed_Power_On_Supported                   = 7
}

Examples

Use $PowerManagementCapabilities_map in a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to translate raw numeric values for 
  property "PowerManagementCapabilities" to friendly text

  Note: to use other properties than "PowerManagementCapabilities", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "PowerManagementCapabilities" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$PowerManagementCapabilities_map = @{
      0 = 'Unknown'
      1 = 'Not Supported'
      2 = 'Disabled'
      3 = 'Enabled'
      4 = 'Power Saving Modes Entered Automatically'
      5 = 'Power State Settable'
      6 = 'Power Cycling Supported'
      7 = 'Timed Power On Supported'
}

#endregion define hashtable

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "PowerManagementCapabilities", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$PowerManagementCapabilities = @{
  Name = 'PowerManagementCapabilities'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $result = foreach($value in $_.PowerManagementCapabilities)
    {
        # important: convert original value to [int] because
        # hashtable keys are type-aware:
        $PowerManagementCapabilities_map[[int]$value]
    }
    # uncomment to get a comma-separated string instead
    # of a string array:
    $result <#-join ', '#>
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve the instances, and output the properties "Caption" and "PowerManagementCapabilities". The latter
# is defined by the hashtable in $PowerManagementCapabilities: 
Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Caption, $PowerManagementCapabilities

# ...or dump content of property PowerManagementCapabilities:
$friendlyValues = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | 
    Select-Object -Property $PowerManagementCapabilities |
    Select-Object -ExpandProperty PowerManagementCapabilities

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use $PowerManagementCapabilities_map to directly translate raw values from an instance

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to manually translate raw numeric values 
  for property "Win32_Printer" to friendly text. This approach is ideal when there
  is just one instance to work with.

  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "Win32_Printer" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$PowerManagementCapabilities_map = @{
      0 = 'Unknown'
      1 = 'Not Supported'
      2 = 'Disabled'
      3 = 'Enabled'
      4 = 'Power Saving Modes Entered Automatically'
      5 = 'Power State Settable'
      6 = 'Power Cycling Supported'
      7 = 'Timed Power On Supported'
}

#endregion define hashtable

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to illustrate
  the number-to-text translation. To process all instances, replace
  "Select-Object -First 1" with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use
  the iterator variable $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property (hint: the property is an array!)
$rawValues = $instance.PowerManagementCapabilities  

# translate all raw values into friendly names:
$friendlyNames = foreach($rawValue in $rawValues)
{ $PowerManagementCapabilities_map[[int]$rawValue] }

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use a switch statement inside a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a switch clause to translate raw numeric 
  values for property "PowerManagementCapabilities" to friendly text. The switch
  clause is embedded into a calculated property so there is
  no need to refer to external variables for translation.

  Note: to use other properties than "PowerManagementCapabilities", look up the appropriate 
  translation switch clause for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "PowerManagementCapabilities", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$PowerManagementCapabilities = @{
  Name = 'PowerManagementCapabilities'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $result = foreach($value in $_.PowerManagementCapabilities)
    {
        switch([int]$value)
      {
        0          {'Unknown'}
        1          {'Not Supported'}
        2          {'Disabled'}
        3          {'Enabled'}
        4          {'Power Saving Modes Entered Automatically'}
        5          {'Power State Settable'}
        6          {'Power Cycling Supported'}
        7          {'Timed Power On Supported'}
        default    {"$value"}
      }
      
    }
    $result
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve all instances...
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | 
  # ...and output properties "Caption" and "PowerManagementCapabilities". The latter is defined
  # by the hashtable in $PowerManagementCapabilities:
  Select-Object -Property Caption, $PowerManagementCapabilities

Use the Enum from above to auto-translate the code values

<# 
  this example translates raw values by means of type conversion
  the friendly names are defined as enumeration using the
  keyword "enum" (PowerShell 5 or better)
  
  The raw value(s) are translated to friendly text by 
  simply converting them into the enum type.
  
  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  enum definition for the property you would like to use instead.
#>


#region define enum with value-to-text translation:
Enum EnumPowerManagementCapabilities
{
  Unknown                                    = 0
  Not_Supported                              = 1
  Disabled                                   = 2
  Enabled                                    = 3
  Power_Saving_Modes_Entered_Automatically   = 4
  Power_State_Settable                       = 5
  Power_Cycling_Supported                    = 6
  Timed_Power_On_Supported                   = 7
}

#endregion define enum

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to focus on
  the number-to-text type conversion. 
  
  To process all instances, replace   "Select-Object -First 1" 
  with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use the iterator variable 
  $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property:
$rawValue = $instance.PowerManagementCapabilities

#region using strict type conversion

<#
  Note: strict type conversion fails if the raw value is 
  not defined by the enum. So if the list of allowable values
  was extended and the enum does not match the value,
  an exception is thrown
#>

# convert the property to the enum **PowerManagementCapabilities** 
[EnumPowerManagementCapabilities[]]$rawValue 

# get a comma-separated string:
[EnumPowerManagementCapabilities[]]$rawValue -join ',' 
#endregion

#region using operator "-as"

<#
  Note: the operator "-as" accepts values not defined
  by the enum and returns $null instead of throwing
  an exception
#>

$rawValue -as [EnumPowerManagementCapabilities[]]
#endregion

Enums must cover all possible values. If PowerManagementCapabilities returns a value that is not defined in the enum, an exception occurs. The exception reports the value that was missing in the enum. To fix, add the missing value to the enum.

PowerManagementSupported

If TRUE, the power of the device can be managed, which means that it can be put into suspend mode. The property does not indicate that power management features are enabled, only that the logical device is capable of power management.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property PowerManagementSupported

PrinterPaperNames

Array of paper sizes supported by the printer. The printer-specified names are used to represent supported paper sizes.

Example: B5 (JIS)

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property PrinterPaperNames

PrinterState

One of the possible states relating to this printer. This property is obsolete. In place of this property, use PrinterStatus.

Idle - for more information, see the Remarks section below.

Paused

Error

Pending Deletion

Paper Jam

Paper Out

Manual Feed

Paper Problem

Offline

I/O Active

Busy

Printing

Output Bin Full

Not Available

Waiting

Processing

Initialization

Warming Up

Toner Low

No Toner

Page Punt

User Intervention Required

Out of Memory

Door Open

Server_Unknown

Power Save

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property PrinterState

PrinterStatus

Status information for a printer that is different from information specified in the logical device Availability property.

PrinterStatus returns a numeric value. To translate it into a meaningful text, use any of the following approaches:

Use a PowerShell Hashtable

$PrinterStatus_map = @{
= 'Other'
= 'Unknown'
= 'Idle'
= 'Printing'
= 'Warmup'
= 'Stopped Printing'
= 'Offline'
}

Use a switch statement

switch([int]$value)
{
  1          {'Other'}
  2          {'Unknown'}
  3          {'Idle'}
  4          {'Printing'}
  5          {'Warmup'}
  6          {'Stopped Printing'}
  7          {'Offline'}
  default    {"$value"}
}

Use Enum structure

Enum EnumPrinterStatus
{
  Other              = 1
  Unknown            = 2
  Idle               = 3
  Printing           = 4
  Warmup             = 5
  Stopped_Printing   = 6
  Offline            = 7
}

Examples

Use $PrinterStatus_map in a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to translate raw numeric values for 
  property "PrinterStatus" to friendly text

  Note: to use other properties than "PrinterStatus", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "PrinterStatus" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$PrinterStatus_map = @{
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Unknown'
      3 = 'Idle'
      4 = 'Printing'
      5 = 'Warmup'
      6 = 'Stopped Printing'
      7 = 'Offline'
}

#endregion define hashtable

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "PrinterStatus", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$PrinterStatus = @{
  Name = 'PrinterStatus'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $value = $_.PrinterStatus
    $PrinterStatus_map[[int]$value]
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve the instances, and output the properties "Caption" and "PrinterStatus". The latter
# is defined by the hashtable in $PrinterStatus: 
Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Caption, $PrinterStatus

# ...or dump content of property PrinterStatus:
$friendlyValues = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | 
    Select-Object -Property $PrinterStatus |
    Select-Object -ExpandProperty PrinterStatus

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use $PrinterStatus_map to directly translate raw values from an instance

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to manually translate raw numeric values 
  for property "Win32_Printer" to friendly text. This approach is ideal when
  there is just one instance to work with.

  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "Win32_Printer" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$PrinterStatus_map = @{
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Unknown'
      3 = 'Idle'
      4 = 'Printing'
      5 = 'Warmup'
      6 = 'Stopped Printing'
      7 = 'Offline'
}

#endregion define hashtable

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to illustrate
  the number-to-text translation. To process all instances, replace
  "Select-Object -First 1" with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use
  the iterator variable $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property
$rawValue = $instance.PrinterStatus  

# translate raw value to friendly text:
$friendlyName = $PrinterStatus_map[[int]$rawValue]

# output value
$friendlyName

Use a switch statement inside a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a switch clause to translate raw numeric 
  values for property "PrinterStatus" to friendly text. The switch
  clause is embedded into a calculated property so there is
  no need to refer to external variables for translation.

  Note: to use other properties than "PrinterStatus", look up the appropriate 
  translation switch clause for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "PrinterStatus", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$PrinterStatus = @{
  Name = 'PrinterStatus'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $value = $_.PrinterStatus
    
    switch([int]$value)
      {
        1          {'Other'}
        2          {'Unknown'}
        3          {'Idle'}
        4          {'Printing'}
        5          {'Warmup'}
        6          {'Stopped Printing'}
        7          {'Offline'}
        default    {"$value"}
      }
      
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve all instances...
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | 
  # ...and output properties "Caption" and "PrinterStatus". The latter is defined
  # by the hashtable in $PrinterStatus:
  Select-Object -Property Caption, $PrinterStatus

Use the Enum from above to auto-translate the code values

<# 
  this example translates raw values by means of type conversion
  the friendly names are defined as enumeration using the
  keyword "enum" (PowerShell 5 or better)
  
  The raw value(s) are translated to friendly text by 
  simply converting them into the enum type.
  
  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  enum definition for the property you would like to use instead.
#>


#region define enum with value-to-text translation:
Enum EnumPrinterStatus
{
  Other              = 1
  Unknown            = 2
  Idle               = 3
  Printing           = 4
  Warmup             = 5
  Stopped_Printing   = 6
  Offline            = 7
}

#endregion define enum

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to focus on
  the number-to-text type conversion. 
  
  To process all instances, replace   "Select-Object -First 1" 
  with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use the iterator variable 
  $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property:
$rawValue = $instance.PrinterStatus

#region using strict type conversion

<#
  Note: strict type conversion fails if the raw value is 
  not defined by the enum. So if the list of allowable values
  was extended and the enum does not match the value,
  an exception is thrown
#>

# convert the property to the enum **PrinterStatus** 
[EnumPrinterStatus]$rawValue 

# get a comma-separated string:
[EnumPrinterStatus]$rawValue -join ',' 
#endregion

#region using operator "-as"

<#
  Note: the operator "-as" accepts values not defined
  by the enum and returns $null instead of throwing
  an exception
#>

$rawValue -as [EnumPrinterStatus]
#endregion

Enums must cover all possible values. If PrinterStatus returns a value that is not defined in the enum, an exception occurs. The exception reports the value that was missing in the enum. To fix, add the missing value to the enum.

PrintJobDataType

Data type of a print job waiting for the Windows-based printing device.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property PrintJobDataType

PrintProcessor

Name of the print spooler that handles print jobs.

Example: SPOOLSS.DLL

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property PrintProcessor

Priority

WRITEABLE UINT32

Priority of the printer. Jobs on a higher priority printer are scheduled first.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Priority

Published

If TRUE, the printer is published in the network directory service.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Published

Queued

If TRUE, the printer buffers and queues print jobs.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Queued

RawOnly

If TRUE, the printer accepts only raw data to be spooled.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property RawOnly

SeparatorFile

Name of the file used to create a separator page. This page is used to separate print jobs sent to the printer.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property SeparatorFile

ServerName

Name of the server that controls the printer. If this string is NULL, the printer is controlled locally.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property ServerName

Shared

If TRUE, the printer is available as a shared network resource.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Shared

ShareName

Share name of the Windows-based printing device.

Example: “\PRINTSERVER1\PRINTER2”

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property ShareName

SpoolEnabled

This property is obsolete; do not use. If TRUE, spooling is enabled for printer.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property SpoolEnabled

StartTime

WRITEABLE DATETIME

Date and time that a printer can start to print a jobâif the printer is limited to print at specific times. This value is expressed as the time elapsed since 12:00 AM GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property StartTime

Status

STRING MAX 10 CHAR

Current status of an object. Various operational and nonoperational statuses can be defined. Available values:

$values = 'Degraded','Error','Lost Comm','No Contact','NonRecover','OK','Pred Fail','Service','Starting','Stopping','Stressed','Unknown'

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Status

StatusInfo

State of the logical device. If this property does not apply to the logical device, the value 5 (Not Applicable) should be used.

StatusInfo returns a numeric value. To translate it into a meaningful text, use any of the following approaches:

Use a PowerShell Hashtable

$StatusInfo_map = @{
= 'Other'
= 'Unknown'
= 'Enabled'
= 'Disabled'
= 'Not Applicable'
}

Use a switch statement

switch([int]$value)
{
  1          {'Other'}
  2          {'Unknown'}
  3          {'Enabled'}
  4          {'Disabled'}
  5          {'Not Applicable'}
  default    {"$value"}
}

Use Enum structure

Enum EnumStatusInfo
{
  Other            = 1
  Unknown          = 2
  Enabled          = 3
  Disabled         = 4
  Not_Applicable   = 5
}

Examples

Use $StatusInfo_map in a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to translate raw numeric values for 
  property "StatusInfo" to friendly text

  Note: to use other properties than "StatusInfo", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "StatusInfo" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$StatusInfo_map = @{
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Unknown'
      3 = 'Enabled'
      4 = 'Disabled'
      5 = 'Not Applicable'
}

#endregion define hashtable

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "StatusInfo", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$StatusInfo = @{
  Name = 'StatusInfo'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $value = $_.StatusInfo
    $StatusInfo_map[[int]$value]
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve the instances, and output the properties "Caption" and "StatusInfo". The latter
# is defined by the hashtable in $StatusInfo: 
Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property Caption, $StatusInfo

# ...or dump content of property StatusInfo:
$friendlyValues = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | 
    Select-Object -Property $StatusInfo |
    Select-Object -ExpandProperty StatusInfo

# output values
$friendlyValues

# output values as comma separated list
$friendlyValues -join ', '

# output values as bullet list
$friendlyValues | ForEach-Object { "- $_" }

Use $StatusInfo_map to directly translate raw values from an instance

<# 
  this example uses a hashtable to manually translate raw numeric values 
  for property "Win32_Printer" to friendly text. This approach is ideal when
  there is just one instance to work with.

  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  translation hashtable for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define hashtable to translate raw values to friendly text

# Please note: this hashtable is specific for property "Win32_Printer" 
# to translate other properties, use their translation table instead
$StatusInfo_map = @{
      1 = 'Other'
      2 = 'Unknown'
      3 = 'Enabled'
      4 = 'Disabled'
      5 = 'Not Applicable'
}

#endregion define hashtable

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to illustrate
  the number-to-text translation. To process all instances, replace
  "Select-Object -First 1" with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use
  the iterator variable $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property
$rawValue = $instance.StatusInfo  

# translate raw value to friendly text:
$friendlyName = $StatusInfo_map[[int]$rawValue]

# output value
$friendlyName

Use a switch statement inside a calculated property for Select-Object

<# 
  this example uses a switch clause to translate raw numeric 
  values for property "StatusInfo" to friendly text. The switch
  clause is embedded into a calculated property so there is
  no need to refer to external variables for translation.

  Note: to use other properties than "StatusInfo", look up the appropriate 
  translation switch clause for the property you would like to use instead.
#>

#region define calculated property (to be used with Select-Object)

<#
  a calculated property is defined by a hashtable with keys "Name" and "Expression"
  "Name" defines the name of the property (in this example, it is "StatusInfo", but you can rename it to anything else)
  "Expression" defines a scriptblock that calculates the content of this property
  in this example, the scriptblock uses the hashtable defined earlier to translate each numeric
  value to its friendly text counterpart:
#>
 
$StatusInfo = @{
  Name = 'StatusInfo'
  Expression = {
    # property is an array, so process all values
    $value = $_.StatusInfo
    
    switch([int]$value)
      {
        1          {'Other'}
        2          {'Unknown'}
        3          {'Enabled'}
        4          {'Disabled'}
        5          {'Not Applicable'}
        default    {"$value"}
      }
      
  }  
}
#endregion define calculated property

# retrieve all instances...
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | 
  # ...and output properties "Caption" and "StatusInfo". The latter is defined
  # by the hashtable in $StatusInfo:
  Select-Object -Property Caption, $StatusInfo

Use the Enum from above to auto-translate the code values

<# 
  this example translates raw values by means of type conversion
  the friendly names are defined as enumeration using the
  keyword "enum" (PowerShell 5 or better)
  
  The raw value(s) are translated to friendly text by 
  simply converting them into the enum type.
  
  Note: to use other properties than "Win32_Printer", look up the appropriate 
  enum definition for the property you would like to use instead.
#>


#region define enum with value-to-text translation:
Enum EnumStatusInfo
{
  Other            = 1
  Unknown          = 2
  Enabled          = 3
  Disabled         = 4
  Not_Applicable   = 5
}

#endregion define enum

# get one instance:
$instance = Get-CimInstance -Class Win32_Printer | Select-Object -First 1

<#
  IMPORTANT: this example processes only one instance to focus on
  the number-to-text type conversion. 
  
  To process all instances, replace   "Select-Object -First 1" 
  with a "Foreach-Object" loop, and use the iterator variable 
  $_ instead of $instance
#>

# query the property:
$rawValue = $instance.StatusInfo

#region using strict type conversion

<#
  Note: strict type conversion fails if the raw value is 
  not defined by the enum. So if the list of allowable values
  was extended and the enum does not match the value,
  an exception is thrown
#>

# convert the property to the enum **StatusInfo** 
[EnumStatusInfo]$rawValue 

# get a comma-separated string:
[EnumStatusInfo]$rawValue -join ',' 
#endregion

#region using operator "-as"

<#
  Note: the operator "-as" accepts values not defined
  by the enum and returns $null instead of throwing
  an exception
#>

$rawValue -as [EnumStatusInfo]
#endregion

Enums must cover all possible values. If StatusInfo returns a value that is not defined in the enum, an exception occurs. The exception reports the value that was missing in the enum. To fix, add the missing value to the enum.

SystemCreationClassName

Value of the scoping computer’s CreationClassName property.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property SystemCreationClassName

SystemName

Name of the scoping system.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property SystemName

TimeOfLastReset

DATETIME

Date and time the printer was last reset.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property TimeOfLastReset

UntilTime

WRITEABLE DATETIME

Date and time that a printer can print the last jobâif the printer is limited to print at specific times. This value is expressed as the time elapsed since 12:00 AM GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property UntilTime

VerticalResolution

UINT32 “PIXELS PER INCH”

Vertical resolution, in pixels-per-inch, of the printer.

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Printer | Select-Object -Property VerticalResolution

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