Re: How to set up my computer to print to a mini print server ?
From: Lenard (lenard_at_127.0.0.1)
Date: 05/31/04
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Date: Mon, 31 May 2004 01:05:18 GMT
On Sun, 30 May 2004 11:35:25 -0400, gurdude wrote:
> (this question likely applies to all Redhat distos of Linux) (Exec.
> Summary: how do I set up my computer to print to a Hawking mini print
> server that is already installed on my network?)
<snip>
> So now I'm trying to set up the printer in Linux and I haven't a clue
> how to do it. I go into the Gnome Print manager and right click the
> printer which I set up, and select Properties. This brings up the
> Printer Configuration window. I select the print queue and click Edit,
> which brings up the Edit a Print Queue window.
>
> I'm a newbie, so I don't even know if I'm heading in the right
> direction.
>
> Next, on the 2nd tab (Queue Type), I have 6 choices: Locally connected,
> Networked CUPS (IPP), Networked UNIX (LPD), Networked Windows (SMB),
> Networked Novell (NCP), and Networked JedDirect. No idea what to
> choose. I tried all of them, but didn't know what info to fill in the
> fields.
Hmmm.... Try using the Networked UNIX as the Queue Type.
The Server will be the IP address you assigned The Queue will be lp0
The rest depends on your printer. If your printer is one of the HP DeskJet
series then choose the Networked JetDirect instead for the Queue Type and
use still use the IP address with the port being 9100 (or the port
Hawkings Technology's manual states).
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Printing-HOWTO/index.html
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