sharing a Windows Printer with Linux machines

tthai01 · 11-13-2002, 07:01 PM

Hi,
I am trying share a Windows Printer with Linux machines. I found out some guide documentation in the Internet but I have not solve this proplem yet.
If you have guide documentation, Yoy might send to me.

thanks you very much!
Thanh Hai

pyropenguin · 11-13-2002, 08:33 PM

ive been wondering the same thing, i know you need samba, but after that im totally lost too

Mephisto · 11-13-2002, 08:46 PM

I don't think I will be of much help myself but what printer are you using?

tthai01 · 11-14-2002, 02:04 AM

Hi,
Thanks you, I am using "HP LaserJet 1100" printer.

KevinJ · 11-14-2002, 04:33 PM

Step 1. Share the Windows printer out as you would normally.

Step 2. You will need samba and samba-client and printing packages installed on your Linux box.

Step 3. In 'printconf-gui' :

queue name = lp0
driver = whatever_printer_you_have

Share = \\servername\printername
User = valid_windows_username
Password = that_user's_password
Workgroup = workgroup_or_domain
HostIP= blank
Queue Type = Windows Printer (SMB Share)

steversin · 11-22-2002, 02:32 PM

Thanks KevinJ, That solved my problem and I didn't even have to ask! (Just did a search).
Odd thing is I also tried printing direct to the JetDirect network card and that failed. But printing throught the Windows server worked like a charm after following your settings!
Thanks
Steve