I have a Windows 2012 AWS VM configured for Administrative Mode only. However, sometimes I would like to print from the server to a redirected RDS printer.
But client printers never show up on the server, which does not have the RDS role installed. Yes the client "Local resources\Printers" option is ticked. There are no events in Event Viewer on the server for TermServDevices. The Local Group Policy node "Remote Desktop Services" does not even exist for Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates.
Is this just a configuration exercise, or is it not possible at all?
If it is not possible using stock Windows, can ThinPrint or alternative be used on this setup (RDP admin mode) to get it to work?
Best Answer
Yes, this is possible. The RDS Easy Print driver won't be installed on the server if the RDS Role isn't installed, so you'll need to install the appropriate printer driver(s) on the server in order for the printer(s) to be redirected.