Hi
I recently have setup Server 2012 Essentials. The version I got is from the Windows download website - the evaluation version for 180 days. I have not purchased the license as yet, because I wanted to try and test everything first.
Currently this has been setup as a Domain controller.
The server's purpose is to run 2 business applications directly on the server, the way this will be done is via RDP.
I can RDP to the server ok and login.
I have installed the printer drivers on Server 2012, and when I RDP into the server, my local printers come up as redirected.
However, when I try to print, The job gets stuck in the spooler - with Error Printing as the error message.
So far I have tried the following:
1) Windows 8 - 64bit connecting in, same issue (Printer: Samsung SCX-4521F)
2) Windows 7 - 64 bit and 32 bit - same issue (Printer: Samsung SCX-4521F)
3) Windows 7 - Different Printer Fuji Xerox M205 fw - same issue
4) Windows 7 - HP Officejet Pro 8500 A909g - wireless printer (Works) (Different PC at another location)
5) Windows 7 - HP Photosmart C7200 - wireless printer (Works) (Different PC at another location)
I have searched everywhere for a solution and I am not getting anywhere. I have tried installing the RDS roles, however as this is a DC, this will not work.
I have installed the print server role to help manage the print drivers and to see if this would make a difference..
I have followed these guides to see if I can use Easyprint... as this is a DC, I cant get this to work.
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=968605
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2009/09/28/using-remote-desktop-easy-print-in-windows-7-and-windows-server-2008-r2.aspx?PageIndex=2
I have modified the Group Policies to ensure they Easy Print is disabled.
I have given full rights to the C:\Windows\System32\Spool folder.
I have installed the printer locally on the server and tried to print - this works fine.
Is this a driver issue ? Server 2012 bug? what is it ?
As per above, the only printers I can print to over RDP are HP wireless printers...Any assistance would be great... this is really doing my head in....