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How to add scanner support to Windows 200x Terminal Server


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Summary

The following article will help you to add scanner support to Windows 200x Terminal Server

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To add scanner support to Windows 200x Terminal Server, review the following
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Server�Side:


1. Consult the scanner documentation for scanner commutability�issues with�terminal server environment
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2. Install the latest update from Microsoft on the Terminal Server.

3. Allow LPT/Com/USB Port mapping under "Terminal Server Configurations" settings.

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4. Optional: You may need to enable "Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)"service.

5. Optional: Use third party software to add support to Terminal Server, for scanner that

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6. Optional: Review the following knowledgebase:

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Client Side:


1. Install the latest RDP client.

2. Allow LPT/Com/USB Port mapping� (e.g Printers, Supported Plug and Play Devices

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Article Info
Article ID : 555969
Revision : 1
Created on : 8/22/2007
Published on : 8/22/2007
Exists online : False
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