Print via a local printer using apple remote desktop

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Print via a local printer using apple remote desktop

Hi,

I currently remote into my mac pro at work using apple remote desktop and I am wondering if it is possible to use my local printer?

I have shared the printer on my machine however I have tried adding it to the remote machine via IP but it fails to find the correct driver I try adding it manually, however I get the following error when I try to print "on hold (Authentication required)"

Am I just missing something simple, or does apple desktop not support local printers?

Many thanks

Ben

Posted on Jan 3, 2013 4:30 AM

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Answer 1

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varjak paw

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Jan 4, 2013 7:10 AM in response to Internet Gypsy

Not via ARD, no. ARD only controls the remote system; it does not allow transfer of any functions from the remote system to your local system.

As to printer sharing, that normally works only on the local network, so your remote system won't natively discover your home printer. You might look into Slink:

http://slinkware.com

which I believe makes such printing possible, assuming of course that any firewall on your work network would allow that (many companies will block the necessary ports which would make this impossible).

Regards.

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Answer 2

Jan 8, 2013 8:20 AM in response to varjak paw

As I thought. Thanks for the suggestion of slinkware. However I have now purchased a HP printer with e print so will just forward items directly to the printer.

Regards,

Ben

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TeenTitan

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Jan 12, 2013 6:50 PM in response to Internet Gypsy

another option would be to print to PDF, and copy the PDF to your computer, open and print.

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