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Citrix - Printer list shows other client printers

When i print from an application accessed via citrix i see the printers from all client workstations that have connected to the server in the past in addition to my own. How do i restrict this list to show only the individual client printers and perhaps those directly/network connected to the server.

darrengp

You need to firstly check under your Citrix policies on the CMC ( citrix management console ) to see what settings you have for Autocreated printers if possible it is better to use the printer assignment by group membership as mapping client printers gets very messy. let me know if you want a fully explanation of how to do this.

I prefer to turn of client printer creation in most cases and have a seperate policy for remote/VIP users to allow only the default client printer.

Darren

jmacmicking

See this forum post on Citrix's website for details on this issue:

http://support.citrix.com/forums/thread.jspa?messageID=44777&fromSearchPage=true껩;

Essentially, some applications enumerate printers in a fashion that causes all printers to show up, regardless of the user's permissions. Excel is notorious for this. In addition, if the user is a member of the local administrators or power users group they will see all the printers. Make sure they are only in the Users group.

rjRayes

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darrengp:

I would like more information on how you do this. Thanks.

jmacmicking: you hit the issue on the head but solution to restrict access is a win-lose proposition...looking for a win-win if possible. thanks.

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darrengp

I am not sure if I have recieved the points for this as yet?