Windows 7 Client - Server 2003 Server - Push Printer Connections? Driver issues
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I have a number of HP printers, and up until recently we have been a Server 2003 / Windows XP shop. We have started deploying Windows 7 Desktops across our enterprise.
I setup push printer connections and mapped drivers to replace the traditional login script, and it's working great. Only problem is I think I'm running into some driver issues on the Windows 7 boxes.
Periodically the users cannot print, and the only solution so far has been to restart the PC or restart the print spooler.
I tried using the HP Universal Print Driver, and it seems OK but we lose a lot of functionality on our larger MFC units. Today I used the RSAT print management console to add the drivers from my Windows 7 box for the printers i'm having problems with.
Any other ideas?
I have a number of HP printers, and up until recently we have been a Server 2003 / Windows XP shop. We have started deploying Windows 7 Desktops across our enterprise.
I setup push printer connections and mapped drivers to replace the traditional login script, and it's working great. Only problem is I think I'm running into some driver issues on the Windows 7 boxes.
Periodically the users cannot print, and the only solution so far has been to restart the PC or restart the print spooler.
I tried using the HP Universal Print Driver, and it seems OK but we lose a lot of functionality on our larger MFC units. Today I used the RSAT print management console to add the drivers from my Windows 7 box for the printers i'm having problems with.
Any other ideas?
ASKER
Mighty,
Using a windows 7 machine as a print server is not an option.
I'm planning on replacing a couple servers this year with 2008 R2
Using a windows 7 machine as a print server is not an option.
I'm planning on replacing a couple servers this year with 2008 R2
Ok, I hear you. Good call. That's really the only option. You already know about the loss of some functionality with 2003/XP drivers with local windows 7 drivers.
ASKER
I'm sure there is another way though.
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Another way is to add the printers locally to the 7 machines and add the share to them through the printer properties of the printserver. This will allow the win 7 to use it's driver on the 2003/xp printer conduit and not the 2003/xp drivers.
HTH