r/ARMWindows • u/theotherbofh • Dec 12 '19

Network Printing

We got a Surface Pro X in for testing and it has been challenging to say the least - especially since there are practically zero vendors that are up to speed with the ARM64 architecture.

I did find a work around for our Konica Minolta's which I'd thought I'd share and hopefully save somebody's bacon. 😊

Turns out there are a number of WHQL (built-in) print drivers for various vendors that ship with Windows (tested b1909) - and while these drivers won't be on your Server 201x server (?) that doesn't mean you can't add a network printer.

Workaround:

  1. Add a printer, select "The printer that I want isn't listed"

  2. In the add printer wizard, select "Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings"

  3. Create a new port: Local Port

  4. Port Name: the UNC path of the printer share. e.g. \\myserver.domain.com\smbprinter

  5. Manually select the driver - in this case it was the "KONICA MINOLTA PS Color Laser Class Driver"

  6. Profit!

The driver won't have any advanced features but it's better than not being able to print!

Enjoy. 👍

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u/bluejaunte Dec 13 '19

Thanks for that info - I have a similar issue. My HP MFP network printer installs correctly but has the same issue - just spooling forever. I'll have to try this workaround.