Local printing TS2003

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Hi,

I have a terminal server that is also a domain Controller in our small
2-server domain. I know it's not best practice, but there we are, it adds
resilience.

I had Dell set the servers up, however when users log on to the TS their
local printers do not show up at all on the printers group on the TS. When I
log on as administrator, my local printers show up and work. When I log on as
a user, they don't. Can someone tell me where the setting is that allows TS
users to use (install?) their local printers?

Thanks
 
Re: Local printing TS2003

Have you checked the EventLog on the server for any warnings or
errors regarding printing?
Let me guess: are you using Dell printers?
Dell printers are known to be incompatible with TS, leading to
irratic behaviour and possibly crashing your spooler and in the
worst case even your server.
They are rebranded Lexmark printers, for some models you can get
away with using a Lexmark driver, but that's hard to say without
knowing which printer model you have and which drivers where
installed by Dell employees.

Could you repost with the EventID, Source and description from the
EventLog? Look at Events at the time a normal user connects to the
TS.
_________________________________________________________
Vera Noest
MCSE, CCEA, Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
TS troubleshooting: http://ts.veranoest.net
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=?Utf-8?B?RGVsbGJveQ==?= <Dellboy@community.nospam> wrote on 20
feb 2008 in microsoft.public.windows.terminal_services:

> Hi,
>
> I have a terminal server that is also a domain Controller in our
> small 2-server domain. I know it's not best practice, but there
> we are, it adds resilience.
>
> I had Dell set the servers up, however when users log on to the
> TS their local printers do not show up at all on the printers
> group on the TS. When I log on as administrator, my local
> printers show up and work. When I log on as a user, they don't.
> Can someone tell me where the setting is that allows TS users to
> use (install?) their local printers?
>
> Thanks
 
RE: Local printing TS2003

Hello,

I am a bit confused about this issue, will you please help collect some
information to better understand it?

Information Needed:
==================

1. Log on to a client machine with a user account. Can you see the local
printers? Open the Remote Desktop Connection application, take a look at
the Local Resources tab, make sure the Printers has been selected. Then log
on to the Terminal Server using the RDC, do the local printers show up?

2. Re-log on to the same client machine with the domain administrator
account (I assume you meant the domain administrator), log on to the
Terminal Server from this client machine. Do the local printers show up?

3. Check whether the same printer driver has been installed on the server
and the client machine.

4. As Vera mentioned, please let me know if any warning or error exist in
the Event Log. If possible, replace this Dell printer with another brand
printer and see how it goes.

Please let me know the results. I look forward to your reply. Thank you.

Sincerely,
George Yin
Microsoft Online Support
Microsoft Global Technical Support Center

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RE: Local printing TS2003

Thanks for the replies.

I feel such a fool. The tick box was empty on the local resources-printers
tab when I just looked. I don't know how that happened as it should have
worked on both or neither logon. I spent ages yesterday running through GP
properties etc to try to find the setting. The end result is, it works now
and it may have been as simple as the tick box being unchecked.

Thanks for your advice.




"George Yin(MSFT)" wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I am a bit confused about this issue, will you please help collect some
> information to better understand it?
>
> Information Needed:
> ==================
>
> 1. Log on to a client machine with a user account. Can you see the local
> printers? Open the Remote Desktop Connection application, take a look at
> the Local Resources tab, make sure the Printers has been selected. Then log
> on to the Terminal Server using the RDC, do the local printers show up?
>
> 2. Re-log on to the same client machine with the domain administrator
> account (I assume you meant the domain administrator), log on to the
> Terminal Server from this client machine. Do the local printers show up?
>
> 3. Check whether the same printer driver has been installed on the server
> and the client machine.
>
> 4. As Vera mentioned, please let me know if any warning or error exist in
> the Event Log. If possible, replace this Dell printer with another brand
> printer and see how it goes.
>
> Please let me know the results. I look forward to your reply. Thank you.
>
> Sincerely,
> George Yin
> Microsoft Online Support
> Microsoft Global Technical Support Center
>
> Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
> =====================================================
> When responding to posts, please "Reply to Group" via your newsreader so
> that others may learn and benefit from your issue.
> =====================================================
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
>
>
 
RE: Local printing TS2003

Hello,

Thank you for the reply. It's great to hear that it is resolved.

If you need any further assistance, please feel free to let me know.

Have a nice day!

Sincerely,
George Yin
Microsoft Online Support
Microsoft Global Technical Support Center

Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
=====================================================
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that others may learn and benefit from your issue.
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