Windows 10: Printer redirection from host PC with a 15 character name.

Discus and support Printer redirection from host PC with a 15 character name. in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Is anyone here familiar with a windows bug that causes redirected printers to NOT show up in control panel if the host PC name is greater than 14... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/zparry, Feb 24, 2020.

  1. /U/ZPARRY
    /u/zparry Win User

    Printer redirection from host PC with a 15 character name.


    Is anyone here familiar with a windows bug that causes redirected printers to NOT show up in control panel if the host PC name is greater than 14 characters?

    From what I can tell this happens with server 2012-2016 on windows 8-10

    I know it happens - I just now tested shortening the PC name and it does indeed solve the problem.

    My question is... WHY? What is causing this to happen?

    The solution isn't really a solution when you need to rename 100 thin clients.

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    /u/zparry, Feb 24, 2020
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  2. DIMITRI T
    Dimitri T Win User

    RDS printer redirection stopped working with Windows 10 version 1809

    Case closed.

    The new computernames were too long, it had nothing to do with v1809

    Printer redirection in Windows 2012 and newer stops working as soon as the computername has more than 13 characters, our new names were 15.

    Our 2008R2 servers do support redirection from 15 character clients... petty.

    Well at least we have a workaround.
     
    Dimitri T, Feb 24, 2020
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  3. SCOTTYBOY99
    Scottyboy99 Win User
    Computer name 15 characters


    When I first got my new machine it asked as part of all the setup for a computer name/description for network purposes. As the brand was PC specialist I just called it Wayne-Specialist. But of course in networks only max of 15 characters is supported so I quite often see the computer referred to as Wayne-specialis whereby it drops the last letter. So if I go into network and see the list of all the devices my machine is referred to in this shortened name. It's not a problem and I haven't seen any side effects as yet. But are there any issues by having it like this? IE, the longer name and then the shortened name? Should I be looking to rename it to something shorter so the names match? If there is no problem keeping as it is I will leave it alone as it would save hassle of changing our apps in things like our iOS devices whereby they can browse shared folders on my machine. It is interesting that my iOS apps all see the computer by its full 'Wayne-specialist' name rather than 'Wayne-specialis'

    cheers, Wayne
     
    Scottyboy99, Feb 24, 2020
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  4. VIRFRANZ MAN
    Virfranz Man Win User

    Printer redirection from host PC with a 15 character name.

    connecting laptop to Office jet G55 printer

    Hi Luisa,

    To help you with your concern regarding the printer, let me suggest you to contact the manufacturer for the steps on how to connect your printer to your computer. Please follow the steps on how to contact the manufacturer:

    • The name of the OEM + “contact information”
    • The name of the OEM + “PC support”

    Regards.
     
    Virfranz Man, Feb 24, 2020
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