Cannot Add Print Device Inside of a Terminal Services Session (279452)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP1
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP1

This article was previously published under Q279452

SYMPTOMS

When you try to add an AppleTalk or Data Link Control (DLC)-based network print device through a Microsoft Terminal Services session, you may receive the following error message:
Source: Add Printer Wizard
Error : Specified port cannot be added. The request is not supported.

RESOLUTION

Use the Add Printer wizard from the console of the server to add the AppleTalk or DLC-based network print device.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/26/2006
Keywords:kbbug kberrmsg kbnofix KB279452