How to add x86 (32 bit) Print Drivers on a x64 (64 bit) Windows Print Server
Create and share a print queue on x64 Windows Print Server
- Login to the Windows Print Server with Administrator account (Domain/ Local).
- Click on Start > Control Panel > Hardware.
- Click on Add a Printer and follow the steps to install the printer.
- Download the 32 bit version of the printer driver, from the Printer manufacturer’s driver site.
- Next, right-click the Printer name and choose Printer Properties.
- Click the Sharing tab.
- Click on Additional Drivers.
- Select x86 Type 3 – User Mode.
- When prompted, provide the location of the 32 bit printer driver that was downloaded.
How to add x64 (64 bit) Print Drivers on a x86 (32 bit) Windows Print Server
Create and share a print queue on x86 Windows Print Server
- Login to the Windows Print Server with Administrator account (Domain/ Local).
- Click on Start > Control Panel > Hardware.
- Click on Add a Printer and follow the steps to install the printer.
- Download the 64 bit version of the printer driver, from the Printer manufacturer’s driver site.
- Next, right-click the Printer name and choose Printer Properties.
- Click the Sharing tab.
- Click on Additional Drivers.
- Select x64 Type 3 – User Mode.
- When prompted, provide the location of the 32 bit printer driver that was downloaded.
Last modified:
1 July 2023
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