Good SOHO USB Printer that works with RDS?
Hey Guys,
I have a client who has a 2008 R2 RDS server in place. They work remotely without an issue but they have USB HP 1020 LJ's at their remote locations. They are unable to print (they get an error) but they can see them when remotely connected.
I poked around and I've seen posts about that low end/old printer being a problem.
They need a basic B&W LaserJet to print remotely via RDS.
Any recommendations or is there a fix for the 1020?
Thank you.
-dave
I have a client who has a 2008 R2 RDS server in place. They work remotely without an issue but they have USB HP 1020 LJ's at their remote locations. They are unable to print (they get an error) but they can see them when remotely connected.
I poked around and I've seen posts about that low end/old printer being a problem.
They need a basic B&W LaserJet to print remotely via RDS.
Any recommendations or is there a fix for the 1020?
Thank you.
-dave
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Most HP drivers have an option to skip or to install anyway. Otherwise, try using the add printer wizard, tell it not to autodetect, and set it to choose LPT1 as the port.
Yes; it would be best to uninstall any old drivers you find on the clients.
Yes; it would be best to uninstall any old drivers you find on the clients.
ASKER
Thanks. That host based driver (win 7 64) that I need to install on the server doesn't do that. It's a wizard and just gives me an option to cancel when I get to the point where it wants the USB plugged in....
Not sure what to do.
Not sure what to do.
Its actually a self extracting zip file that then launches setup. Get a copy of 7-zip ( free http://www.7-zip.org/download.html ), install it, then right-click on the download, choose 7-Zip, and extract it to a folder (the default is the name of the download).
I'd suggest doing it on a workstation, copying the folder to the server, then using the add printer wizard again.
I'd suggest doing it on a workstation, copying the folder to the server, then using the add printer wizard again.
ASKER
The LJ 1020 does not work using the solution above. I found others who had similar problems and I eventually fixed it by installing the LJ 1018 on both the server and the client.
ASKER
the 1020 driver does not work. use the 1018.
ASKER
How do I get around it if the printers are offsite?
I can have clients install the appropriate version on their machines. Should I have them remove their current printers before installing?
Thank you.