Unable to print from any application from an RDP client session to a locally installed HP Printer. It appears to print but is never seen in the print spooler. Specfic HP models are not compatible with printing from RDP sessions (more info below).

The solution was to change the driver from the default driver for that printer to a generic driver (HP Laserjet 4).

1. Open Devices and Printers in the Control Panel.

2. Right click on the printer and select Printer Properties.

3. Click the Advanced tab.

4. Click the Driver drop down.

5. if HP Laserjet 4 is listed skip ahead to step 12. Otherwise, click the New Driver button. (Alternatively, you can try the PCL 5 driver if the printer is PCL 5 compatible. See below)

6. Click Next.

7. Click Windows Update button. It may take a few minutes to download the list of drivers.

8. In the Manufacturer list, scroll down and select HP.

9. In the Printer list, scroll down and select HP Laserjet 4.

10. Click Next.

11. Click Finish.

12. Ensure that HP Laserjet 4 is selected in the Driver drop down on the Printer Properties Advanced Tab.

13. Click Ok.

14. Close and Re-start the RDP session. A reboot of the local PC may be required.

15. You should be able to print now.

Note: Some of the functionality of the printer may not work when using this generic printer driver. If the printer is PCL 5 compatible, you can try using this driver:

HP Universal Print Driver for Windows - PCL 5

Many consumer-oriented HP Printers do not support printing from RDP sessions. This list is located here:

HP printers supported in Terminal Services environments

If asked for a recommendation, I would recommend users avoid the lower end HP models.

HP Support Forum Case:

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M127fn and Remote Desktop Connection