install shared printer from print server windows 10

gogi100 51 Reputation points
2021-10-27T13:09:32.107+00:00

i have a problem with installation shared printer from the print server in domain network under windows 2008. the workstation is windows 10 pro 21h1. when i try with the select shared printer by name \printserver\nameprinter, i click next, it start install driver and i receive message

'cannot connect to network printer with error 0x000007c'

i restarted the spool service on client workstation, on the print server but everytime is same.

i tryed with creating local port where i typed \printserver\nameprinter. the installation is ok, but i cannot print from this printer. on other workstations windows 10 and windows 7 i have not problems.

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  1. Limitless Technology 39,351 Reputation points
    2021-10-29T12:35:20.57+00:00

    Hello @gogi100 ,

    Thank you for your question and for getting in touch. My name is Samuel and I would be more than happy to help you with your query.

    This article describes an issue where you cannot install a shared network printer locally on a Windows Server or Windows-based computer.

    See the article at the link below:

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/printing/cannot-install-shared-network-printer-locally

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