How to Print to a Local Printer From Remote Desktop

Open the 'Remote Desktop Connection' dialogue box on the computer physically connected to the printer (the local computer). In Windows XP, open the 'Start' menu and click the 'Communications' menu located under the 'Accessories' folder. Choose 'Remote Desktop Connection.' In Windows Vista/7, open the 'Start' menu and click 'Remote Desktop Connection' under the 'Accessories' folder.
Click 'Options' in the dialogue box.
Select the 'Local Resources' tab.
Click on the check box next to 'Printers.'
Click the 'Connect' button to connect to the Remote Desktop session.
Open any printable file on the remote computer and press 'Print' to send the file to the printing queue of the local printer.