XP remote desktop printing

[emzabala]

Here is the set up:

XP machine at office.

Windows XP at home.

VPN into office network.

So I log onto Remote Desktop after vpning into Network Server.

and I check off the local resources "printing".

It does not work.

Does anyone know how to get the printer redirection to work or have gotten it to work with this situation?

Thanks

 

[smah]

I'm not quite sure that I understand. Are you trying to print from RD to a local printer or a remote printer? If you're trying to print to the local printer, I suspect that it's due to the vpn. I don't suppose that you can test RD directly without the vpn?

 

[emzabala]

Trying to print to local pc.

Basically, I am vpning in order to remote desktop into a windows xp pc which is within an office network.

So when I print in the remote desktop session, I would like to be able to have the print jobs print out to the local pc's printer.

 

[smah]

At the remote desktop, try to install the printer like normal. Have a look at this thread thread779-418458 for port names. Keep in mind that this thread is talking about RD'ing without the VPN, so you may see some slight differences.

 

[emzabala]

I was able to find my problem. Basically I have a Lexmark Multifunction printer at the remote XP computer. I found a Microsoft Knowledgebase Article stating that Lexmark multifunction printers have issues redirecting.

Thanks for the replies.