Local Printing with Remote Desktop not working: Windows 7 Pro 32-bit & MS Server 2003
I am struggling to view/add my local printer (Samsung SCX-4623f) to available printers on a remote session from a Windows 7 Pro 32-bit PC via a VPN to a MS Server 2003 SP2 server.The printer is connected via ethernet cable, using standard pscript drivers and runs perfectly for local printing. The exact same pscript drivers are installed on the server. The printer is shared on the Windows 7 PC and the Printers check box under Local Resources in Remote Desktop is checked, as well as Ports. Printer sharing obviously enabled in Advanced Sharing Options.When I login on the server there is still no local printer available in Printers and Faxes, except Microsoft XPS Doc Writer.I have tried logging on and off the server repetetively, reinstalling drivers on both the PC and server and removing all firewalls/AV's from the PC. I have tried adding the same printer shared from another remote user logged onto the server.
March 12th, 2010 9:38am

I am struggling to view/add my local printer (Samsung SCX-4623f) to available printers on a remote session from a Windows 7 Pro 32-bit PC via a VPN to a MS Server 2003 SP2 server.The printer is connected via ethernet cable, using standard pscript drivers and runs perfectly for local printing. The exact same pscript drivers are installed on the server. The printer is shared on the Windows 7 PC and the Printers check box under Local Resources in Remote Desktop is checked, as well as Ports. Printer sharing obviously enabled in Advanced Sharing Options.When I login on the server there is still no local printer available in Printers and Faxes, except Microsoft XPS Doc Writer.I have tried logging on and off the server repetetively, reinstalling drivers on both the PC and server and removing all firewalls/AV's from the PC. I have tried adding the same printer shared from another remote user logged onto the server. I have a very similiar problem. When I do Windows XP remote desktop to the Windows XP computer, I can print locally no problem. When I use a Windows7 remote desktop to that same Windows XP computer, it does not show that printer available... it shows the XPS Doc writer... what can we do to fix this. I need to print locally when accessing this machine.Anyone have thoughts for us?
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March 15th, 2010 7:42am

Hi, Based on my research, I would like to suggest the following: 1. Ensure the printer is compatible with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2003 and the drivers are up-to-date. 2. Try the following method: Printers that use ports that do not begin with COM, LPT, or USB are not redirected in a remote desktop or a terminal services session Hope this helps. Thanks. Regards,Nicholas Li - MSFT
March 15th, 2010 1:20pm

Hi, Based on my research, I would like to suggest the following: 1. Ensure the printer is compatible with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2003 and the drivers are up-to-date. 2. Try the following method: Printers that use ports that do not begin with COM, LPT, or USB are not redirected in a remote desktop or a terminal services session Hope this helps. Thanks. Regards, Nicholas Li - MSFT That doesn't apply to Windows 7 Machines. I'm having the same problem as Acer_, I have a RDP Session from a Windows 7 Machine to a Windows XP machine and the local printer was available a few days ago but isn't anymore. The drivers are installed on both PC's and are compatible with Windows 7.
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