Terminal Services Printer Configuration

For a printer to be recognized over a Terminal Server connection, it must support "Printer Redirection." In general, any network-attached printer will work as long as it is "PCL-Compliant." The alternate "Postscript" printers will not  work if they are connected remotely.

 

Make sure that "printer redirection" is enabled on your remote desktop connection file. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Click the .RDP file and choose Edit.
  2. Choose the Local Resources Tab
  3. Ensure "Printers" are check in the "Local devices and resources" section
  4. Return to the General tab and press the Save button

The system should now recognize your printer.

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