Print server

Hi

Currently rolling out Win7 64-bit laptops and cannot install 64-bit printers to the server because it is also installed as 32-bit for same printer, so both 32 and 64-bit clients cant use the same printer on the same server, does that sound right?

I am having to create a TCP-IP and point it to the printer IP so the 64-bit laptops work

Has anyone else had this issue

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blargoe

What OS is the print server?

If your printer server is 32-bit, you will have to install additional drivers on the server... you have to have one for x86, and another for x64. Both drivers need to be the same version, printer language, and so on.

If your print server OS is 2003, you might run into some issues. Most printer drivers I have seen for Win7 are backwards compatible as far back as 2003/XP, but you might find one that isn't.

it_consultant

You can have both 32 bit and 64 bit drivers on the same server. Its a pain in the butt to get set up but its possible.

Update and Manage Printer Drivers

Installing cross-architectural print drivers from the server locally - Ask the Performance Team - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

Qord

Possibly slightly off topic, but what server OS and what make/model of printers?