Remote desktop scanner redirection is commonly used in various industries and scenarios, including:
| Component | Requirement | |-----------|--------------| | | Windows Server 2008 R2 or later (better support in 2012+); Windows 10/11 Pro/Enterprise (as RDP host) | | Client OS | Windows 7–11, Windows 10/11 IoT, some supported thin clients | | RDP Protocol | RDP 8.0 or higher (for best performance & reliability) | | Scanner Type | TWAIN (preferred) or WIA. USB scanners work best; network scanners often work via USB redirection workarounds | | Group Policy | “Do not allow scanner redirection” must not be enabled (or must be set to “Not Configured” / Disabled) | | RDP Client Setting | “Redirect scanners” must be checked (see below) | remote desktop scanner redirection