Adding Printers in UNIX/Linux
Adding a Remote 1. To add a remote UNIX printer, such as one attached to a different
Unix Printer UNIX/Linux system on the same network, click the New button in the main printconf window.
2.Select Unix Printer from the Queue Type menu, and click Next.
3.Enter a unique name for the printer in the Queue Name text field. The printer name cannot contain spaces and must begin with a letter a through z or A
through Z. The valid characters are a through z, A through Z, 0 through 9,
Text fields for the following options appear:
Server — The hostname or IP address of the remote machine to which the printer is attached.
Queue — The remote printer queue. The default printer queue is usually lp.
By default, the Strict RFC1179 Compliance option is not chosen. If you are having problems printing to a
4.Click Next to continue. The next step is to select the type of printer that is connected to the remote system.
Important!
| The remote machine must be configured to allow the local machine to print on the desired |
| queue. As root, create the file /etc/hosts.lpd on the remote machine to which the printer is |
| attached. On separate lines in the file, add the IP address or hostname of each machine which |
| should have printing privileges. |
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Selecting the Print | If you are configuring a local printer, select the print driver from the list. The |
Driver | printers are divided by manufacturers. Click the arrow beside the manufacturer |
| for your printer. Find your printer from the expanded list, and click the arrow |
| beside the printer name. A list of drivers for your printer will appear. Select one. |
| Then finish the wizard in the usual manner. |
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