configure a printer

SnowSurfAir · 07-22-2003, 03:31 PM

How do I configure a printer that is shared on a windoze Xp comp that is on the network?

Mathieu · 07-22-2003, 04:31 PM

Which Linux distribution are you using ?

In your profile it says RedHat 9. So you can use RedHat's Printer Configuration GUI tool.

In the GUI environment, under System in the Menu, look for Printer Configuration.
Or
Open a console windows and type redhat-config-printer-gui.

SnowSurfAir · 07-22-2003, 04:54 PM

thanks but wut do I do if the printer driver isnt there?

Mathieu · 07-23-2003, 12:27 PM

What type of printer do you have ?

You can try using the generic drivers
Or
Go to the web site of your printer manufacturer to see if they have one available for Linux.

HP
http://hpinkjet.sourceforge.net/

SnowSurfAir · 07-23-2003, 03:22 PM

itz a Lexmark x83 and the drivers they had arent made by lexmark

Mathieu · 07-23-2003, 04:34 PM

You are right, Lexmark does not have a Linux driver for the x83.

However, it is possible that an UnOfficial driver may be available somewhere on the internet.

I just don't know where.

I suggest complaining directly to Lexmark.

http://support.lexmark.com/

Lexmark, where's my Linux driver

SnowSurfAir · 07-23-2003, 05:08 PM

Like what should I search for?

puzz_1 · 07-24-2003, 12:58 PM

go to linuxprinting.org and search for your printer in their database.

SnowSurfAir · 07-24-2003, 01:16 PM

if they dont have the driver what do I do?