Shared User Folders and printer setup

[Jim K. - SGB]

I hope the following makes sense.
I have a 2003 standard server setup running as a Terminal Server to allow
our other location (several miles away) to access our main SBS 2003 server
and run our Mfg/accntg software. We have a program called 'Check Factory'
that allows the printinf of forms and checks to blank stock.
In order to get this software to work Trans-Micro (the makers of Check
Factory) have a detailed procedure that allows multiple Terminal Server users
to run the software at the same time.
Here is the setup procedure that should allow the software to print to
the correct client printer (which I have followed):

01: Install the Check Factory Workstation program at the TS console (logged
in as administrator) via Add/Remove Programs

02: Create a Users folder under the root C: and share it giving everyone
full permissions. Map this folder to Z:

03: Add a printer and show the port as
New port - Local - Z:\LFECF000
Call the printer Check Factory

04: Under Manage Computer/users
Set each users TS Home Profile to connect to:
Z: \\"TS name"\users\"users name"
(Where TS name = our Ts server name and user name = the user)

(This should cause Check Factory to print its info to Z:LFECF000 and then it
calls up its program where the user selects the form layout they need and the
printer they wish to print to (usually their local desktop printer) and then
the program prints the info with the form.)

This should allow each user to use the previously created Check Factory
printer when they print a form and the created files that the program writes
are in their respective home directories.
No matter how I try and/or how many times I recreated all the above steps
the created printer prints its 'Z:\LFECF000' file to the root Z: (C:\Users\)
Does anyone have any idea why and how can I get it to look at the Home
directory path Z: for each user?

 

[Jeff Pitsch]

Is Z: only mapping to the root? If you look at the mapped drive is it
in the users home directory or the root?

Jeff Pitsch
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Jim K. - SGB wrote:
> I hope the following makes sense.
> I have a 2003 standard server setup running as a Terminal Server to allow
> our other location (several miles away) to access our main SBS 2003 server
> and run our Mfg/accntg software. We have a program called 'Check Factory'
> that allows the printinf of forms and checks to blank stock.
> In order to get this software to work Trans-Micro (the makers of Check
> Factory) have a detailed procedure that allows multiple Terminal Server users
> to run the software at the same time.
> Here is the setup procedure that should allow the software to print to
> the correct client printer (which I have followed):
>
> 01: Install the Check Factory Workstation program at the TS console (logged
> in as administrator) via Add/Remove Programs
>
> 02: Create a Users folder under the root C: and share it giving everyone
> full permissions. Map this folder to Z:
>
> 03: Add a printer and show the port as
> New port - Local - Z:\LFECF000
> Call the printer Check Factory
>
> 04: Under Manage Computer/users
> Set each users TS Home Profile to connect to:
> Z: \\"TS name"\users\"users name"
> (Where TS name = our Ts server name and user name = the user)
>
> (This should cause Check Factory to print its info to Z:LFECF000 and then it
> calls up its program where the user selects the form layout they need and the
> printer they wish to print to (usually their local desktop printer) and then
> the program prints the info with the form.)
>
> This should allow each user to use the previously created Check Factory
> printer when they print a form and the created files that the program writes
> are in their respective home directories.
> No matter how I try and/or how many times I recreated all the above steps
> the created printer prints its 'Z:\LFECF000' file to the root Z: (C:\Users\)
> Does anyone have any idea why and how can I get it to look at the Home
> directory path Z: for each user?
>
>
>

 

[Jim K. - SGB]

When I log into the TS server from a remote desktop with the users name, Z:
points to that users home folder. I.E.:

log in using their name.
go to DOS prompt: It shows Z:\
close DOS prompt.
open my computer.
Z:\ is shown as "user name" on "TS name"\users

This is telling me that it is mapping Z: to their home which is what it is
supposed to do.


"Jeff Pitsch" wrote:

> Is Z: only mapping to the root? If you look at the mapped drive is it
> in the users home directory or the root?
>
> Jeff Pitsch
> Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
> Citrix Technology Professional
> Provision Networks VIP
>
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> Get support from the experts at your business
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>
> Jim K. - SGB wrote:
> > I hope the following makes sense.
> > I have a 2003 standard server setup running as a Terminal Server to allow
> > our other location (several miles away) to access our main SBS 2003 server
> > and run our Mfg/accntg software. We have a program called 'Check Factory'
> > that allows the printinf of forms and checks to blank stock.
> > In order to get this software to work Trans-Micro (the makers of Check
> > Factory) have a detailed procedure that allows multiple Terminal Server users
> > to run the software at the same time.
> > Here is the setup procedure that should allow the software to print to
> > the correct client printer (which I have followed):
> >
> > 01: Install the Check Factory Workstation program at the TS console (logged
> > in as administrator) via Add/Remove Programs
> >
> > 02: Create a Users folder under the root C: and share it giving everyone
> > full permissions. Map this folder to Z:
> >
> > 03: Add a printer and show the port as
> > New port - Local - Z:\LFECF000
> > Call the printer Check Factory
> >
> > 04: Under Manage Computer/users
> > Set each users TS Home Profile to connect to:
> > Z: \\"TS name"\users\"users name"
> > (Where TS name = our Ts server name and user name = the user)
> >
> > (This should cause Check Factory to print its info to Z:LFECF000 and then it
> > calls up its program where the user selects the form layout they need and the
> > printer they wish to print to (usually their local desktop printer) and then
> > the program prints the info with the form.)
> >
> > This should allow each user to use the previously created Check Factory
> > printer when they print a form and the created files that the program writes
> > are in their respective home directories.
> > No matter how I try and/or how many times I recreated all the above steps
> > the created printer prints its 'Z:\LFECF000' file to the root Z: (C:\Users\)
> > Does anyone have any idea why and how can I get it to look at the Home
> > directory path Z: for each user?
> >
> >
> >
>

 

[Jeff Pitsch]

yes the print job doesn't make it into the users folder, it just goes
into the users folder (\\<server>\users)?

Jeff Pitsch
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Jim K. - SGB wrote:
> When I log into the TS server from a remote desktop with the users name, Z:
> points to that users home folder. I.E.:
>
> log in using their name.
> go to DOS prompt: It shows Z:\
> close DOS prompt.
> open my computer.
> Z:\ is shown as "user name" on "TS name"\users
>
> This is telling me that it is mapping Z: to their home which is what it is
> supposed to do.
>
>
> "Jeff Pitsch" wrote:
>
>> Is Z: only mapping to the root? If you look at the mapped drive is it
>> in the users home directory or the root?
>>
>> Jeff Pitsch
>> Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
>> Citrix Technology Professional
>> Provision Networks VIP
>>
>> Forums not enough?
>> Get support from the experts at your business
>> http://jeffpitschconsulting.com
>>
>> Jim K. - SGB wrote:
>>> I hope the following makes sense.
>>> I have a 2003 standard server setup running as a Terminal Server to allow
>>> our other location (several miles away) to access our main SBS 2003 server
>>> and run our Mfg/accntg software. We have a program called 'Check Factory'
>>> that allows the printinf of forms and checks to blank stock.
>>> In order to get this software to work Trans-Micro (the makers of Check
>>> Factory) have a detailed procedure that allows multiple Terminal Server users
>>> to run the software at the same time.
>>> Here is the setup procedure that should allow the software to print to
>>> the correct client printer (which I have followed):
>>>
>>> 01: Install the Check Factory Workstation program at the TS console (logged
>>> in as administrator) via Add/Remove Programs
>>>
>>> 02: Create a Users folder under the root C: and share it giving everyone
>>> full permissions. Map this folder to Z:
>>>
>>> 03: Add a printer and show the port as
>>> New port - Local - Z:\LFECF000
>>> Call the printer Check Factory
>>>
>>> 04: Under Manage Computer/users
>>> Set each users TS Home Profile to connect to:
>>> Z: \\"TS name"\users\"users name"
>>> (Where TS name = our Ts server name and user name = the user)
>>>
>>> (This should cause Check Factory to print its info to Z:LFECF000 and then it
>>> calls up its program where the user selects the form layout they need and the
>>> printer they wish to print to (usually their local desktop printer) and then
>>> the program prints the info with the form.)
>>>
>>> This should allow each user to use the previously created Check Factory
>>> printer when they print a form and the created files that the program writes
>>> are in their respective home directories.
>>> No matter how I try and/or how many times I recreated all the above steps
>>> the created printer prints its 'Z:\LFECF000' file to the root Z: (C:\Users\)
>>> Does anyone have any idea why and how can I get it to look at the Home
>>> directory path Z: for each user?
>>>
>>>
>>>

 

[Jim K. - SGB]

That is correct. It should go into the TS users home folder but doesn't.

"Jeff Pitsch" wrote:

> yes the print job doesn't make it into the users folder, it just goes
> into the users folder (\\<server>\users)?
>
> Jeff Pitsch
> Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
> Citrix Technology Professional
> Provision Networks VIP
>
> Forums not enough?
> Get support from the experts at your business
> http://jeffpitschconsulting.com
>
> Jim K. - SGB wrote:
> > When I log into the TS server from a remote desktop with the users name, Z:
> > points to that users home folder. I.E.:
> >
> > log in using their name.
> > go to DOS prompt: It shows Z:\
> > close DOS prompt.
> > open my computer.
> > Z:\ is shown as "user name" on "TS name"\users
> >
> > This is telling me that it is mapping Z: to their home which is what it is
> > supposed to do.
> >
> >
> > "Jeff Pitsch" wrote:
> >
> >> Is Z: only mapping to the root? If you look at the mapped drive is it
> >> in the users home directory or the root?
> >>
> >> Jeff Pitsch
> >> Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
> >> Citrix Technology Professional
> >> Provision Networks VIP
> >>
> >> Forums not enough?
> >> Get support from the experts at your business
> >> http://jeffpitschconsulting.com
> >>
> >> Jim K. - SGB wrote:
> >>> I hope the following makes sense.
> >>> I have a 2003 standard server setup running as a Terminal Server to allow
> >>> our other location (several miles away) to access our main SBS 2003 server
> >>> and run our Mfg/accntg software. We have a program called 'Check Factory'
> >>> that allows the printinf of forms and checks to blank stock.
> >>> In order to get this software to work Trans-Micro (the makers of Check
> >>> Factory) have a detailed procedure that allows multiple Terminal Server users
> >>> to run the software at the same time.
> >>> Here is the setup procedure that should allow the software to print to
> >>> the correct client printer (which I have followed):
> >>>
> >>> 01: Install the Check Factory Workstation program at the TS console (logged
> >>> in as administrator) via Add/Remove Programs
> >>>
> >>> 02: Create a Users folder under the root C: and share it giving everyone
> >>> full permissions. Map this folder to Z:
> >>>
> >>> 03: Add a printer and show the port as
> >>> New port - Local - Z:\LFECF000
> >>> Call the printer Check Factory
> >>>
> >>> 04: Under Manage Computer/users
> >>> Set each users TS Home Profile to connect to:
> >>> Z: \\"TS name"\users\"users name"
> >>> (Where TS name = our Ts server name and user name = the user)
> >>>
> >>> (This should cause Check Factory to print its info to Z:LFECF000 and then it
> >>> calls up its program where the user selects the form layout they need and the
> >>> printer they wish to print to (usually their local desktop printer) and then
> >>> the program prints the info with the form.)
> >>>
> >>> This should allow each user to use the previously created Check Factory
> >>> printer when they print a form and the created files that the program writes
> >>> are in their respective home directories.
> >>> No matter how I try and/or how many times I recreated all the above steps
> >>> the created printer prints its 'Z:\LFECF000' file to the root Z: (C:\Users\)
> >>> Does anyone have any idea why and how can I get it to look at the Home
> >>> directory path Z: for each user?
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
>

 

[Jeff Pitsch]

That's weird. So something with the printer port your creating doesn't
actually pay attention to properly mapped drives. Is it possible to put
a variable in the port like %username%. i doubt it but worth a shot.

Jeff Pitsch
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
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Jim K. - SGB wrote:
> That is correct. It should go into the TS users home folder but doesn't.
>
> "Jeff Pitsch" wrote:
>
>> yes the print job doesn't make it into the users folder, it just goes
>> into the users folder (\\<server>\users)?
>>
>> Jeff Pitsch
>> Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
>> Citrix Technology Professional
>> Provision Networks VIP
>>
>> Forums not enough?
>> Get support from the experts at your business
>> http://jeffpitschconsulting.com
>>
>> Jim K. - SGB wrote:
>>> When I log into the TS server from a remote desktop with the users name, Z:
>>> points to that users home folder. I.E.:
>>>
>>> log in using their name.
>>> go to DOS prompt: It shows Z:\
>>> close DOS prompt.
>>> open my computer.
>>> Z:\ is shown as "user name" on "TS name"\users
>>>
>>> This is telling me that it is mapping Z: to their home which is what it is
>>> supposed to do.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Jeff Pitsch" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Is Z: only mapping to the root? If you look at the mapped drive is it
>>>> in the users home directory or the root?
>>>>
>>>> Jeff Pitsch
>>>> Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
>>>> Citrix Technology Professional
>>>> Provision Networks VIP
>>>>
>>>> Forums not enough?
>>>> Get support from the experts at your business
>>>> http://jeffpitschconsulting.com
>>>>
>>>> Jim K. - SGB wrote:
>>>>> I hope the following makes sense.
>>>>> I have a 2003 standard server setup running as a Terminal Server to allow
>>>>> our other location (several miles away) to access our main SBS 2003 server
>>>>> and run our Mfg/accntg software. We have a program called 'Check Factory'
>>>>> that allows the printinf of forms and checks to blank stock.
>>>>> In order to get this software to work Trans-Micro (the makers of Check
>>>>> Factory) have a detailed procedure that allows multiple Terminal Server users
>>>>> to run the software at the same time.
>>>>> Here is the setup procedure that should allow the software to print to
>>>>> the correct client printer (which I have followed):
>>>>>
>>>>> 01: Install the Check Factory Workstation program at the TS console (logged
>>>>> in as administrator) via Add/Remove Programs
>>>>>
>>>>> 02: Create a Users folder under the root C: and share it giving everyone
>>>>> full permissions. Map this folder to Z:
>>>>>
>>>>> 03: Add a printer and show the port as
>>>>> New port - Local - Z:\LFECF000
>>>>> Call the printer Check Factory
>>>>>
>>>>> 04: Under Manage Computer/users
>>>>> Set each users TS Home Profile to connect to:
>>>>> Z: \\"TS name"\users\"users name"
>>>>> (Where TS name = our Ts server name and user name = the user)
>>>>>
>>>>> (This should cause Check Factory to print its info to Z:LFECF000 and then it
>>>>> calls up its program where the user selects the form layout they need and the
>>>>> printer they wish to print to (usually their local desktop printer) and then
>>>>> the program prints the info with the form.)
>>>>>
>>>>> This should allow each user to use the previously created Check Factory
>>>>> printer when they print a form and the created files that the program writes
>>>>> are in their respective home directories.
>>>>> No matter how I try and/or how many times I recreated all the above steps
>>>>> the created printer prints its 'Z:\LFECF000' file to the root Z: (C:\Users\)
>>>>> Does anyone have any idea why and how can I get it to look at the Home
>>>>> directory path Z: for each user?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>

 

[Jim K. - SGB]

Jeff,
I tried that and the printer won't recognize that port at all. I'm to
the point where I think the security has gotten messed up somewhere along the
line and I may need to completely reinstall everything from the Operating
system up and see what happens.
Also, should the Manage Server show the server role as both a 'File
Server' and a 'Terminal Server' or just a 'Terminal Server'. I set it up as
only a 'Terminal Server' but something has added a 'File Server' role. Jim

"Jeff Pitsch" wrote:

> That's weird. So something with the printer port your creating doesn't
> actually pay attention to properly mapped drives. Is it possible to put
> a variable in the port like %username%. i doubt it but worth a shot.
>
> Jeff Pitsch
> Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
> Citrix Technology Professional
> Provision Networks VIP
>
> Forums not enough?
> Get support from the experts at your business
> http://jeffpitschconsulting.com
>
> Jim K. - SGB wrote:
> > That is correct. It should go into the TS users home folder but doesn't.
> >
> > "Jeff Pitsch" wrote:
> >
> >> yes the print job doesn't make it into the users folder, it just goes
> >> into the users folder (\\<server>\users)?
> >>
> >> Jeff Pitsch
> >> Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
> >> Citrix Technology Professional
> >> Provision Networks VIP
> >>
> >> Forums not enough?
> >> Get support from the experts at your business
> >> http://jeffpitschconsulting.com
> >>
> >> Jim K. - SGB wrote:
> >>> When I log into the TS server from a remote desktop with the users name, Z:
> >>> points to that users home folder. I.E.:
> >>>
> >>> log in using their name.
> >>> go to DOS prompt: It shows Z:\
> >>> close DOS prompt.
> >>> open my computer.
> >>> Z:\ is shown as "user name" on "TS name"\users
> >>>
> >>> This is telling me that it is mapping Z: to their home which is what it is
> >>> supposed to do.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "Jeff Pitsch" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Is Z: only mapping to the root? If you look at the mapped drive is it
> >>>> in the users home directory or the root?
> >>>>
> >>>> Jeff Pitsch
> >>>> Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
> >>>> Citrix Technology Professional
> >>>> Provision Networks VIP
> >>>>
> >>>> Forums not enough?
> >>>> Get support from the experts at your business
> >>>> http://jeffpitschconsulting.com
> >>>>
> >>>> Jim K. - SGB wrote:
> >>>>> I hope the following makes sense.
> >>>>> I have a 2003 standard server setup running as a Terminal Server to allow
> >>>>> our other location (several miles away) to access our main SBS 2003 server
> >>>>> and run our Mfg/accntg software. We have a program called 'Check Factory'
> >>>>> that allows the printinf of forms and checks to blank stock.
> >>>>> In order to get this software to work Trans-Micro (the makers of Check
> >>>>> Factory) have a detailed procedure that allows multiple Terminal Server users
> >>>>> to run the software at the same time.
> >>>>> Here is the setup procedure that should allow the software to print to
> >>>>> the correct client printer (which I have followed):
> >>>>>
> >>>>> 01: Install the Check Factory Workstation program at the TS console (logged
> >>>>> in as administrator) via Add/Remove Programs
> >>>>>
> >>>>> 02: Create a Users folder under the root C: and share it giving everyone
> >>>>> full permissions. Map this folder to Z:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> 03: Add a printer and show the port as
> >>>>> New port - Local - Z:\LFECF000
> >>>>> Call the printer Check Factory
> >>>>>
> >>>>> 04: Under Manage Computer/users
> >>>>> Set each users TS Home Profile to connect to:
> >>>>> Z: \\"TS name"\users\"users name"
> >>>>> (Where TS name = our Ts server name and user name = the user)
> >>>>>
> >>>>> (This should cause Check Factory to print its info to Z:LFECF000 and then it
> >>>>> calls up its program where the user selects the form layout they need and the
> >>>>> printer they wish to print to (usually their local desktop printer) and then
> >>>>> the program prints the info with the form.)
> >>>>>
> >>>>> This should allow each user to use the previously created Check Factory
> >>>>> printer when they print a form and the created files that the program writes
> >>>>> are in their respective home directories.
> >>>>> No matter how I try and/or how many times I recreated all the above steps
> >>>>> the created printer prints its 'Z:\LFECF000' file to the root Z: (C:\Users\)
> >>>>> Does anyone have any idea why and how can I get it to look at the Home
> >>>>> directory path Z: for each user?
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
>

 

[Jeff Pitsch]

You shared a directory, I'm assuming that put it into the role of file
server (which it now is as well).

Jeff Pitsch
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Jim K. - SGB wrote:
> Jeff,
> I tried that and the printer won't recognize that port at all. I'm to
> the point where I think the security has gotten messed up somewhere along the
> line and I may need to completely reinstall everything from the Operating
> system up and see what happens.
> Also, should the Manage Server show the server role as both a 'File
> Server' and a 'Terminal Server' or just a 'Terminal Server'. I set it up as
> only a 'Terminal Server' but something has added a 'File Server' role. Jim
>
> "Jeff Pitsch" wrote:
>
>> That's weird. So something with the printer port your creating doesn't
>> actually pay attention to properly mapped drives. Is it possible to put
>> a variable in the port like %username%. i doubt it but worth a shot.
>>
>> Jeff Pitsch
>> Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
>> Citrix Technology Professional
>> Provision Networks VIP
>>
>> Forums not enough?
>> Get support from the experts at your business
>> http://jeffpitschconsulting.com
>>
>> Jim K. - SGB wrote:
>>> That is correct. It should go into the TS users home folder but doesn't.
>>>
>>> "Jeff Pitsch" wrote:
>>>
>>>> yes the print job doesn't make it into the users folder, it just goes
>>>> into the users folder (\\<server>\users)?
>>>>
>>>> Jeff Pitsch
>>>> Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
>>>> Citrix Technology Professional
>>>> Provision Networks VIP
>>>>
>>>> Forums not enough?
>>>> Get support from the experts at your business
>>>> http://jeffpitschconsulting.com
>>>>
>>>> Jim K. - SGB wrote:
>>>>> When I log into the TS server from a remote desktop with the users name, Z:
>>>>> points to that users home folder. I.E.:
>>>>>
>>>>> log in using their name.
>>>>> go to DOS prompt: It shows Z:\
>>>>> close DOS prompt.
>>>>> open my computer.
>>>>> Z:\ is shown as "user name" on "TS name"\users
>>>>>
>>>>> This is telling me that it is mapping Z: to their home which is what it is
>>>>> supposed to do.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Jeff Pitsch" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Is Z: only mapping to the root? If you look at the mapped drive is it
>>>>>> in the users home directory or the root?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jeff Pitsch
>>>>>> Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
>>>>>> Citrix Technology Professional
>>>>>> Provision Networks VIP
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Forums not enough?
>>>>>> Get support from the experts at your business
>>>>>> http://jeffpitschconsulting.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jim K. - SGB wrote:
>>>>>>> I hope the following makes sense.
>>>>>>> I have a 2003 standard server setup running as a Terminal Server to allow
>>>>>>> our other location (several miles away) to access our main SBS 2003 server
>>>>>>> and run our Mfg/accntg software. We have a program called 'Check Factory'
>>>>>>> that allows the printinf of forms and checks to blank stock.
>>>>>>> In order to get this software to work Trans-Micro (the makers of Check
>>>>>>> Factory) have a detailed procedure that allows multiple Terminal Server users
>>>>>>> to run the software at the same time.
>>>>>>> Here is the setup procedure that should allow the software to print to
>>>>>>> the correct client printer (which I have followed):
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 01: Install the Check Factory Workstation program at the TS console (logged
>>>>>>> in as administrator) via Add/Remove Programs
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 02: Create a Users folder under the root C: and share it giving everyone
>>>>>>> full permissions. Map this folder to Z:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 03: Add a printer and show the port as
>>>>>>> New port - Local - Z:\LFECF000
>>>>>>> Call the printer Check Factory
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 04: Under Manage Computer/users
>>>>>>> Set each users TS Home Profile to connect to:
>>>>>>> Z: \\"TS name"\users\"users name"
>>>>>>> (Where TS name = our Ts server name and user name = the user)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> (This should cause Check Factory to print its info to Z:LFECF000 and then it
>>>>>>> calls up its program where the user selects the form layout they need and the
>>>>>>> printer they wish to print to (usually their local desktop printer) and then
>>>>>>> the program prints the info with the form.)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> This should allow each user to use the previously created Check Factory
>>>>>>> printer when they print a form and the created files that the program writes
>>>>>>> are in their respective home directories.
>>>>>>> No matter how I try and/or how many times I recreated all the above steps
>>>>>>> the created printer prints its 'Z:\LFECF000' file to the root Z: (C:\Users\)
>>>>>>> Does anyone have any idea why and how can I get it to look at the Home
>>>>>>> directory path Z: for each user?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>

 

[Jim K. - SGB]

That answers that. I'll reinstall the system from the bottom up this weekend
and see if that allows it to work. Thanks for your timely help in trying to
get this answered. Sometimes we just need to redo things and this may be one
of those times. Jim

"Jeff Pitsch" wrote:

> You shared a directory, I'm assuming that put it into the role of file
> server (which it now is as well).
>
> Jeff Pitsch
> Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
> Citrix Technology Professional
> Provision Networks VIP
>
> Forums not enough?
> Get support from the experts at your business
> http://jeffpitschconsulting.com
>
> Jim K. - SGB wrote:
> > Jeff,
> > I tried that and the printer won't recognize that port at all. I'm to
> > the point where I think the security has gotten messed up somewhere along the
> > line and I may need to completely reinstall everything from the Operating
> > system up and see what happens.
> > Also, should the Manage Server show the server role as both a 'File
> > Server' and a 'Terminal Server' or just a 'Terminal Server'. I set it up as
> > only a 'Terminal Server' but something has added a 'File Server' role. Jim
> >
> > "Jeff Pitsch" wrote:
> >
> >> That's weird. So something with the printer port your creating doesn't
> >> actually pay attention to properly mapped drives. Is it possible to put
> >> a variable in the port like %username%. i doubt it but worth a shot.
> >>
> >> Jeff Pitsch
> >> Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
> >> Citrix Technology Professional
> >> Provision Networks VIP
> >>
> >> Forums not enough?
> >> Get support from the experts at your business
> >> http://jeffpitschconsulting.com
> >>
> >> Jim K. - SGB wrote:
> >>> That is correct. It should go into the TS users home folder but doesn't.
> >>>
> >>> "Jeff Pitsch" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> yes the print job doesn't make it into the users folder, it just goes
> >>>> into the users folder (\\<server>\users)?
> >>>>
> >>>> Jeff Pitsch
> >>>> Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
> >>>> Citrix Technology Professional
> >>>> Provision Networks VIP
> >>>>
> >>>> Forums not enough?
> >>>> Get support from the experts at your business
> >>>> http://jeffpitschconsulting.com
> >>>>
> >>>> Jim K. - SGB wrote:
> >>>>> When I log into the TS server from a remote desktop with the users name, Z:
> >>>>> points to that users home folder. I.E.:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> log in using their name.
> >>>>> go to DOS prompt: It shows Z:\
> >>>>> close DOS prompt.
> >>>>> open my computer.
> >>>>> Z:\ is shown as "user name" on "TS name"\users
> >>>>>
> >>>>> This is telling me that it is mapping Z: to their home which is what it is
> >>>>> supposed to do.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "Jeff Pitsch" wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Is Z: only mapping to the root? If you look at the mapped drive is it
> >>>>>> in the users home directory or the root?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Jeff Pitsch
> >>>>>> Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
> >>>>>> Citrix Technology Professional
> >>>>>> Provision Networks VIP
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Forums not enough?
> >>>>>> Get support from the experts at your business
> >>>>>> http://jeffpitschconsulting.com
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Jim K. - SGB wrote:
> >>>>>>> I hope the following makes sense.
> >>>>>>> I have a 2003 standard server setup running as a Terminal Server to allow
> >>>>>>> our other location (several miles away) to access our main SBS 2003 server
> >>>>>>> and run our Mfg/accntg software. We have a program called 'Check Factory'
> >>>>>>> that allows the printinf of forms and checks to blank stock.
> >>>>>>> In order to get this software to work Trans-Micro (the makers of Check
> >>>>>>> Factory) have a detailed procedure that allows multiple Terminal Server users
> >>>>>>> to run the software at the same time.
> >>>>>>> Here is the setup procedure that should allow the software to print to
> >>>>>>> the correct client printer (which I have followed):
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> 01: Install the Check Factory Workstation program at the TS console (logged
> >>>>>>> in as administrator) via Add/Remove Programs
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> 02: Create a Users folder under the root C: and share it giving everyone
> >>>>>>> full permissions. Map this folder to Z:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> 03: Add a printer and show the port as
> >>>>>>> New port - Local - Z:\LFECF000
> >>>>>>> Call the printer Check Factory
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> 04: Under Manage Computer/users
> >>>>>>> Set each users TS Home Profile to connect to:
> >>>>>>> Z: \\"TS name"\users\"users name"
> >>>>>>> (Where TS name = our Ts server name and user name = the user)
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> (This should cause Check Factory to print its info to Z:LFECF000 and then it
> >>>>>>> calls up its program where the user selects the form layout they need and the
> >>>>>>> printer they wish to print to (usually their local desktop printer) and then
> >>>>>>> the program prints the info with the form.)
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> This should allow each user to use the previously created Check Factory
> >>>>>>> printer when they print a form and the created files that the program writes
> >>>>>>> are in their respective home directories.
> >>>>>>> No matter how I try and/or how many times I recreated all the above steps
> >>>>>>> the created printer prints its 'Z:\LFECF000' file to the root Z: (C:\Users\)
> >>>>>>> Does anyone have any idea why and how can I get it to look at the Home
> >>>>>>> directory path Z: for each user?
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
>