Re: problems printing with lp/lpr to win2000 print server

From: John P (jprok_at_optonline.net)
Date: 02/29/04


Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 20:15:16 GMT

Tommy Reynolds wrote:
> On Sun, 29 Feb 2004 16:33:08 +0000, John P wrote:
>
>
>>I have a Windows 2000 server running the tcp-printer services which
>>provides lpd print services. When I try to print from my linux box using
>>lpr I am getting an error stating "server-error-service-unavailable."
>
>
> Make sure the printer is setup correctly. As "root", run
> "redhat-config-printer" and point it to the printer you wish to use.
> If Linux can't see the printer, select the appropriate workgroup and
> use the "specify" button on the GUI.
>
> Be sure to use a correct username/password for the Win2000 box so
> Linux can connect to the printer.
>
> Cheers.
>
DOH!

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