Re: Linux printer sharing
steve wrote:
> genkokitsu@insightbb.com wrote:
>> I'm still trying to get my win2k box too see the printer attached
>> to my debian box. I've tried everything I can think of to get it to
>> work. Please, if anyone has any suggestions please let me know!! I
>> need this computer to be able to print!!
>
>
> not 100% sure of win2k print config but im sure it asks for a url of
> the printer? just put it in the ip of the linux box, (try it with
> and without the :631) if that doesnt work try /ip of linux
> box/printers/the name of your printer/ (may not need the beginning /
> that workson xp.... then again im assuming your using cups right? if
> you need the name of your printer, and/or url go to localhost:631
> from the linux box.
I don't know if this helps or not but when I set up a networked printer
from a Windows box, I go Add Printer > Printer attached to local
computer (do not detect automatically) > Add new port (Add IP printing
or Jet direct port) > give IP of printer.
/KS
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