Local Redirected Printer in Remote Desktop Login

Enable Printer Redirection on EC2 Instance Connect to Your EC2 Instance:

Launch Remote Desktop Connection (RDP) and connect to your EC2 instance.

Open Group Policy Editor:

Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Session Host > Printer Redirection.

Enable Printer Redirection:

Locate the setting "Do not allow client printer redirection" and ensure it is set to Disabled. Locate the setting "Use Remote Desktop Easy Print printer driver first" and set it to Enabled. Save and Exit:

Apply the changes and close the Group Policy Editor.

2. Check Remote Desktop Client Settings on Local PC Launch Remote Desktop Connection:

On your local PC, open Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc.exe). Enable Printer Redirection:

Before connecting, click on Show Options > Local Resources tab.

Under Local devices and resources, make sure Printers is checked. Connect to your EC2 instance.

3. Check Firewall/Port Configuration Allow RDP Printer Redirection Port:

The default port for RDP is 3389, which should already be open if you're connecting via RDP. No additional ports are typically required specifically for printer redirection. Ensure your EC2 security group allows inbound traffic on port 3389. Check Firewall on Local PC and EC2:

Ensure that local firewalls on both your PC and the EC2 instance do not block RDP traffic or printer redirection. 4. Install Necessary Printer Drivers on EC2 Install Drivers: Some printers may require drivers to be installed on the EC2 instance. Install the necessary printer drivers on the EC2 instance if the redirected printer does not appear.

5. Reconnect and Test Printing Reconnect to EC2: Reconnect to the EC2 instance and test printing to ensure the redirected printers are functioning correctly.

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Please try this solution.

To use your local printers while connected to an AWS EC2 instance via Remote Desktop.

1. Enable Printer Redirection:

• Open the Remote Desktop Connection tool.
• Click "Show Options" > "Local Resources."
• Check the "Printers" box to enable printer redirection.

2. Check Group Policy on EC2:

• Log in to your EC2 instance.
• Open gpedit.msc.
• Navigate to Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Session Host > Printer Redirection.
• Make sure printer redirection is not disabled.

3. Open RDP Port:

• Ensure your EC2 Security Group allows inbound traffic on port 3389 (RDP).

4. Install Printer Drivers:

• Ensure your EC2 instance has the drivers for your local printers.

5. Verify:

• Reconnect to the EC2 instance and check if your local printers show up under "Devices and Printers."

If you want more information, please go through the Document link

https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/workspaces-configure-windows-printer