In this Quick Reference Guide we will explain how to add printers to the Remote Desktop.
How to Add Printers
To Add printers to the Remote Desktop:
- Double-click the Devices and Printers icon.
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In the Devices and Printers window:
- Click Add a printer.
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To Add a device:
- Click The printer that I want isn't listed link.
- Click Next.
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In the Add Printer window:
- Click the Select a shared printer by name option.
- Type the name of printer using the following format: \\Print1\Name of printer (See image below).
- Click Next.
Note: The list of printers will appear as you type the printer name in the Select a shared printer by name field (See image below).
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In the Add Printer window the You've successfully added (Name of Printer) will appear.
- Click Next.
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Users will have the opportunity to set the printer as their default printer (See image below).
- Click Finish to complete and close the window.
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