Remote Desktop Connection - Unable to view local printer

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From: Basha Yasin (ketketyb_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 08/24/04 

Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 23:33:36 -0700

Hello

May I request an expert opinion to find a solution for my
problem below.

Current status:
I have a Windows XP Stand-alone PC connecting to a Windows
2003 Server.

I have locally connected a HP 1010 Lasetjet Printer which
has a USB Port. (It does not have a LPT Port)

When I am using the Remote Desktop Connection I cannot see
the Printer (Even though I have enabled the "map local
printers" under "Options" in the connection dialog box.

If I connect a printer with an LPT Port it is visible as a
local printer in the Remote Desktop connection.

Question is:

1) Am I not able to see the printer since it has a USB
Port?

2) In such case is there any workarounds to make this work
instead of buying a new printer with an LPT Port.

Thanks a lot!

BR

Basha Yasin

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