I do not see 'List in directory' checkbox in my printer prop

newbienewb

I could not get 'List in directory' checkbox in my printer property.

I am new to Windows Server2003 administration.

I added a printer using Add Printer wizard by selecting A network printer,or a printer attached to another computer,Connect to this printer(or to browse for a printer,select this option and click Next); The printer is available in a workgroup listed and the OS installed the driver for it.Once the printer is added, I verified its sharing property tab and found 'list in directory' checkbox unavailable.

My system is a DC running Windows Server 2003.

Please anyone tell me the soultion.

eurotrash

computer configuration > administrative templates > printers > allow printers to be published > enabled.

my understanding is that you aren't able to "list a printer in AD", and the printer is installed on your domain controller.

in that case check this policy at local and domain level. make sure it is enabled.

also i don't get the "The printer is available in a workgroup listed" part, i thought this was a domain.

newbienewb

I added the printer using the local printer attached to this computer again, now I can see this 'list in directory' checkbox listed!

eurotrash

hmmm interesting.