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How do I connect local printers - PORT/NETWORK printers while using Windows Terminal Server

Hey guys,

We recently bought a US based Server 2003 and we are logging into this Terminal Server thru RDC. Most of our client PCs are Windows XP based. We have 2 printers connected localy - one is a PORT one and the other is a network printer.

While using Terminal Server - I tried installing both the printers and I could, but unfortunately they don't seem to be working. I have asked many IT support techs but they say "You cannot print on your local printer if you're on the Terminal Server" - which I deny. There has to be a way to make these printers work Remotely.

Please assist me in this.
Thanks for your great help!

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GirishT

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The printers are already connect & installed locally. Also, before connecting to the RDC, the option for Printers is ticked. It still didn't detect the printer. So, I thought of installing it directly on the server coz its a network printer. Still no luck.

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I as admin have already installed the driver & printers onto the terminal server. While giving print command it goes thru but it doesnt process to the printer.

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