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Re: Linux Printer Sharing



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On 09/15/07 12:59, ArcticFox wrote:
> 
> On Sep 14, 2007, at 8:59 PM, steve wrote:
> 
>> ArcticFox wrote:
>>> I have an HP printer that I would like to share to my other two
>>> computers. One's a Mac and the other's Windows. The printer will be
>>> connected to the server through USB, I can get the server to print to
>>> the printer, but I can't get the other two computers to find it.
>>>
>>> Please help, I've no idea what else to do!
>>>
>>>
>> cant help with the windows side, but the mac should have cups already
>> running.   try localhost:631 from a browser on the mac box and
>> configure from there. if cups isnt running or installed then install
>> it first. then  administration -> add printer , location is the only
>> thing that really needs to be correct .......that would be /the ip of
>> the linux box/printers/name of the printer
>>
> Ok, I've done that but my mac can't seem to find the printer. I've got a
> message asking me for the 'Device URI' and I have no idea what it's
> looking for.

Try your print server's IP address.

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Ron Johnson, Jr.
Jefferson LA  USA

Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day.
Hit him with a fish, and he goes away for good!

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