Linux Network Printers

Af73rSh0ck · 09-05-2008, 01:49 PM

Hey everyone. How do i install a network printer using Linux? What is lpd and how do i use it?

swalker23 · 09-05-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Af73rSh0ck

Hey everyone. How do i install a network printer using Linux? What is lpd and how do i use it?

I'm a noob to linux, and I don't know what lpd is.
I personally use Samba to share files and a printer with 2 other(WindowsXP,Vista) PCs.

pixellany · 09-05-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Af73rSh0ck

Hey everyone. How do i install a network printer using Linux? What is lpd and how do i use it?

When installing a printer using the CUPS web interface (loclahost:631), all accessible network printers appear on a list. Simply click one, select the driver, and there you are. Our network printers all tend to be HP (who happen also to be the best in terms of Linus support)