A local printer named PRINTER1 is shared from a client computer named COMPUTER1 that run a 32-bit version of Windows 8.1. A workgroup contains client computers that run a 64-bit version of Windows 8.1.
Computers in the workgroup can’t currently print to PRINTER1.
You need to ensure that the workgroup computers can print to PRINTER1.
Which three actions should you perform in sequence? (To answer, move the appropriate actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.)
Select and Place:
Correct Answer:
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc732946.aspx
Update and Manage Printer Drivers
Add drivers for client computers running 32-bit or 64-bit versions of Windows
To support client computers that use different processor architectures than the print server, you must install additional drivers. For example, if your print server is running a 64-bit version of Windows and you want to support client computers running 32-bit versions of Windows, you must add x86-based drivers for each printer.
Further information:
http://www.printmanager.com/cms.php?aid=54&fullpage=1&support=8
Mixing 32 bit and 64 bit Print Server Architectures
..32 bit Print Server with 64 bit Clients:
In the following scenario, we will be covering how to easily allow 64 bit Windows Client to print through shared print queues on a 32 bit Server.
..1. Download 64 bit Driver:
..2. Open Sharing Properties:
..3. Specify Additional Drivers:
..5. Test and Print:
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Personal comment:
Sometimes you may encounter problems when adding 64-bit drivers to 32-bit operating systems. In these cases, you will need to do this workaround:
1. Obtain the 64-bit driver for PRINTER1.
2. Install the driver on one computer in the workgroup.
3. Add the driver on COMPUTER1. http://www.pcounter-europe.com/support/kb/844512/
Windows printer configuration in mixed x86 and x64 environments
Problem:
You have an x86 or x64 server and clients of both types who need to print to queues on the server. However, the server OS will not allow you to install a driver using a different architecture than the server OS uses - ie. x64 print drivers on an x86 server.
Solution:
You must install the driver, that is using the differing architecture from the server, from a workstation to the server.
To do this, login to a workstation that uses the differing architecture, download the printer driver you wish to use on the server. Browse to the printers area on the server from a run dialog box - ie. Start -> Run -> \servernameprinters.
Once the window is showing the printers on the server, go to File ->Server Properties -> Drivers -> Add. A window should open up with check boxes for each architecture type supported by the server. Simply check the appropriate architecture type and click next.
Now you will be looking at the standard driver selection window. Browse to the driver you downloaded and select the appropriate .INF file.
Notes:
Please note that both x86 and x64 drivers must have the exact same name. "HP LaserJet 2200 PCL 6" and "HP LaserJet 2200 PCL6" would be regarded as separate printers and the driver would not be correctly distributed. If they have the same name, they will appear automatically in additional drivers for both architectures in your printer’s sharing properties, and will be distributed accordingly.