{"id":7067,"date":"2026-06-15T06:43:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T06:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/?p=7067"},"modified":"2026-06-15T06:43:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T06:43:44","slug":"how-to-print-to-a-local-printer-from-a-remote-desktop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/511\/how-to-print-to-a-local-printer-from-a-remote-desktop.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Print to a Local Printer from a Remote Desktop?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Imagine you are working on a remote server, office computer, or VPS through Remote Desktop Connection (RDP), and you need to print an invoice, report, shipping label, or any important document. The file exists on the remote machine, but the printer is connected to your local computer. Downloading the file first and then printing it can be time-consuming and inconvenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, Remote Desktop includes a feature called Printer Redirection, which allows you to use your local printer directly from the remote session. Once configured correctly, the remote computer can detect and send print jobs to the printer connected to your local device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, you will learn what local printer redirection is, why it is useful, and how to enable printing from a Remote Desktop session in a few simple steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/449\/send-ctrl-alt-delete-in-remote-desktop.html\"><strong>How to Send Ctrl Alt Delete in Remote Desktop in Quick Ways?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is Printer Redirection Important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Printer redirection offers several advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px;\"><strong>\u27a2 Saves Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to download files from the remote computer before printing.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px;\"><strong>\u27a2 Improves Productivity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Users can print reports, invoices, contracts, and documents directly from the remote session.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px;\"><strong>\u27a2 Reduces File Transfers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Avoid sending sensitive documents through email or cloud storage just to print them.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px;\"><strong>\u27a2 Simplifies Remote Work<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Employees working remotely can continue using their existing local printers without additional setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/419\/fix-remote-desktop-stopped-working.html\"><strong>How to Fix Remote Desktop Connection Has Stopped Working?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before You Begin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before enabling printer redirection, verify the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 24px;\">\n    <li>Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) is installed on your computer.<\/li>\n    <li>Your local printer is working correctly.<\/li>\n    <li>The printer appears in Windows Devices and Printers.<\/li>\n    <li>You have permission to access the remote machine.<\/li>\n    <li>The remote system supports printer redirection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #faf4ff; padding: 18px 24px; background-color: #faf4ff; width: 730px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\n    <strong>\u2605 Quick Tip<\/strong>\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\n    Before starting a Remote Desktop session, print a test page locally. This confirms that the printer is functioning properly and helps prevent later troubleshooting.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/394\/How-to-Check-Users-Logged-in-Remote-Desktop.html\"><strong>How to Check Users Logged in Remote Desktop?<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Process to Enable Local Printer Access in Remote Desktop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px; padding-left: 20px; text-indent: -20px;\">\n    \u279c To start, press <strong>\u2018Windows + R\u2019<\/strong>, type <strong>\u2018mstsc\u2019<\/strong>, and click <strong>\u2018OK\u2019<\/strong>. This opens the Remote Desktop Connection application.\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"388\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/open-remote-desktop-connection-application.png\" alt=\"open-the-remote-desktop-connection- application\" class=\"wp-image-7081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/open-remote-desktop-connection-application.png 388w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/open-remote-desktop-connection-application-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px; padding-left: 20px; text-indent: -20px;\">\n    \u279c Click <strong>\u2018Show Options\u2019<\/strong> at the bottom-left corner of the Remote Desktop Connection window. This reveals additional configuration settings.\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"402\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/show-options.png\" alt=\"click-show-options\" class=\"wp-image-7084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/show-options.png 402w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/show-options-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px; padding-left: 20px; text-indent: -20px;\">\n    \u279c Select the <strong>\u2018Local Resources\u2019<\/strong> tab.\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/local-resources-2.png\" alt=\"local-resources\" class=\"wp-image-7095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/local-resources-2.png 399w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/local-resources-2-300x81.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px; padding-left: 20px; text-indent: -20px;\">\n    \u279c Under the <strong>\u2018Local devices and resources\u2019<\/strong> section, locate the <strong>\u2018Printers\u2019<\/strong> checkbox.\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/local-resources.png\" alt=\"select-local-resources\" class=\"wp-image-7087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/local-resources.png 399w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/local-resources-300x81.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"374\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/printers.png\" alt=\"printers\" class=\"wp-image-7089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/printers.png 374w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/printers-300x103.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px; padding-left: 20px; text-indent: -20px;\">\n    \u279c Check the box labeled <strong>\u2018Printers\u2019<\/strong>. By enabling this option, Windows tells the remote computer to detect and use printers connected to your local machine.\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"361\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enable-printers.png\" alt=\"enable-printers\" class=\"wp-image-7098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enable-printers.png 361w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/enable-printers-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #faf4ff; padding: 18px 24px; background-color: #faf4ff; width: 730px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\n    <strong>\u2605 Quick Tip<\/strong>\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\n    If you regularly connect to the same server, save your RDP configuration after enabling printer redirection. This prevents you from repeating the setup every time.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px; padding-left: 20px; text-indent: -20px; margin-top:12px;\">\n    \u279c Go back to the <strong>\u2018General\u2019<\/strong> tab and connect to RDP using your credentials.\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/general-tab.png\" alt=\"go-back-to-general-tab\" class=\"wp-image-7103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/general-tab.png 378w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/general-tab-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px; padding-left: 20px; text-indent: -20px;\">\n    \u279c Once connected, open the <strong>\u2018Control Panel\u2019<\/strong> inside the remote desktop and navigate to <strong>\u2018Devices and Printers\u2019<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"287\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Devices-and-Printers.png\" alt=\"devices-and-printers\" class=\"wp-image-7106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Devices-and-Printers.png 287w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Devices-and-Printers-267x300.png 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There you will see your local printer listed. This means the remote machine has successfully detected and mapped your local printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you can print a test document to confirm that communication between the remote computer and the local printer is functioning correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/234\/how-to-restart-the-rdp-without-rebooting-the-windows-server.html\"><strong>How to restart the RDP without rebooting the Windows server?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Troubleshooting Printer Redirection Issues<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes printers do not appear in the remote session. Here are a few common solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px;\"><strong>\u27a2 Check Whether Printer Redirection Is Enabled<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reconnect and verify that the <strong>\u2018Printers\u2019<\/strong> checkbox is selected under <strong>\u2018Local Resources\u2019<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px;\"><strong>\u27a2 Restart the Remote Desktop Session<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Changes to local resource settings only apply when a new session starts. You have to disconnect completely and reconnect.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px;\"><strong>\u27a2 Verify the Printer Works Locally<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If Windows cannot print locally, Remote Desktop cannot redirect the printer.<\/p>\n<p>Try printing a test page from your local computer first!<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px;\"><strong>\u27a2 Update Printer Drivers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Outdated or incompatible printer drivers can prevent successful redirection. Install the latest drivers provided by the printer manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-left: 24px;\"><strong>\u27a2 Confirm Group Policy Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In some business environments, administrators disable printer redirection through Group Policy settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using a company-managed server, contact the system administrator to verify that printer redirection is allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #faf4ff; padding: 18px 24px; background-color: #faf4ff; width: 730px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\n    <strong>\u2605 Quick Tip<\/strong>\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\n    For shared office environments, assign a default printer before connecting through RDP. This helps avoid accidentally sending documents to the wrong printer\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/242\/a-guide-to-fix-rdp-error-an-internal-error-has-occurred.html\"><strong>A Guide to Fix RDP Error: An Internal Error has Occurred<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Printing from a Remote Desktop session to a local printer is one of the most useful productivity features available in Windows Remote Desktop. By enabling printer redirection, you can print documents stored on a remote computer directly to your local printer without manually transferring files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The setup process takes only a few minutes and can significantly simplify remote work, server management, and day-to-day business operations. Once configured, your local printer becomes available inside the remote session, allowing you to work and print as if you were sitting in front of the remote machine itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the printer does not appear immediately, verify that printer redirection is enabled, confirm the printer works locally, and reconnect the Remote Desktop session. In most cases, these simple checks resolve the issue quickly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine you are working on a remote server, office computer, or VPS through Remote Desktop Connection (RDP), and you need to print an invoice, report, shipping label, or any important document. 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