A system and method is provided for distribution of network printer software. The system includes a printer group designation configured to define a base definition for a group of client computers assigned to at least one physical printer. A printer name designation that is also linked to the printer group designation and each printer name designation can be associated with an individual physical printer. A printer profile is linked to the printer name designation. The printer profile may contain detailed printer profile information. A printer install script is linked to the printer profile. A user interface is configured to enable selection of the appropriate printer group designation. The user interface may then activate at least one corresponding printer install script.