RDP via remote web workspace from Server 2012 R2 Essentials on Win 8 Client unable to connect to local printer.

Hi,
Having an issue redirecting to a local printer when using a remote desktop session initiated through from a Essentials 2012 R2 server via remote web workspace on a Win 8.1 client, it doesn't pick up the Local printer, or even give the option of which
local resources to use on connection, just goes straight through and displays the remote desktop on connection.
I know its not a server global policy issue as it works fine on a Win 7 client with the same user being able to print locally whilst in a RD session
Any idea's as to how I can resolve this issue and enable local redirected printing or at least give me the options of specifiying which resources to connect on the local machine at the start of a session.
It's complicated I think as the essentials box is acting as the gateway so I cannot setup a session directly, the certificates are all working correctly so I am confused as to whats causing the issue.
Any help would be appreciated.

Hi,
Thank you for posting in Windows Server Forum.
Please try to connect the printer with IP address and check the result. You can go through beneath article might helpful in your case.
Windows Server 2012 Essentials : Add a Network Printer
Try to change the selected print drivers:
1. Return back to the Devices and Printers window
2. Double click on your printer, and then double click on Customize your printer
3. Click on the Advanced tab, and change the print driver to the one we just installed.
4. If you wish, you can also click on the Sharing tab, and make the printer available.
More information.
Installing Network Printer to Windows Server 2012 Essentials
Hope it helps!
Thanks,
Dharmesh

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