Session printer fails to be created in the HDX session

Session printer fails to be created in the HDX session

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Article ID: CTX477507

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Description

In the event viewer, find the error from MetaFrameEvents with ID 1105:  Could not add printer connection to printer (\\printerserver\printer), for user (username). Error condition is: (The Requested operation requires elevation.

Resolution

Enable driver installation via AD GPO
  1. Click through "Computer Configuration | Policies | Windows Settings | Security Settings | Local Policies | Security Options" in the left pane
  2. Double-click "Devices: Prevent Users From Installing Printer Drivers" from the right pane.
  3. Select "disabled" to allow users to add new printers to the computer.
  4. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Problem Cause

Printer driver installation is disabled by policy, so the vda isn't able to install printer driver​

Additional Information

https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX328002/printer-redirection-stopped-working-after-microsoft-update-kb505043-kb5005652