RDC and printing to local printer

[Doomer]

Wanna print to local printer from app (Quickbooks) located on the host computer. Can't seem to make this happen. No matter what, local printer does not show up in remote session.

Any help appreciated.

TIA

 

[Fardringle]

Open the Remote Desktop connection prompt (Start>Programs>Accessories>Communications>Remote Desktop Connection).

Type in the name (or IP address) of the remote server.

Click on the Options >> button.

Click on the Local Resources tab.

Check the box next to "Printers".

Click on the General tab.

Enter your user name, password and domain if desired. Check the "Save my password" box if you want the connection to remember your password.

Click on the Save As... button and save the connection shortcut somewhere you can find it. (The Windows Desktop works great). Use this shortcut to establish the connection in the future.

Click Connect and you're done. Unless your local printer specifically does not support use over a remote desktop connection, you should be able to print to that printer from within the connection.

 

[Doomer]

I'm using a HP Laserjet 3200 which prints fine over the network but still doesn't show up as an option when connected to the host computer. There isn't anything, network wise, to even indicated my computer (the client) is even there as far as resources are concerned.

 

[Rilex]

Identical drivers must be installed on the server for client-based printers.

 

[Doomer]

Originally posted by: Rilex
Identical drivers must be installed on the server for client-based printers.

I tried that and still no go. Where on the server should I say the printer is connected? LPT1 ?

 

[wlee]

Read this article.


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