Chapter 4. Networked UNIX (LPD) Printer

Adding a Remote UNIX (LPD) Printer

To add a remote UNIX printer, such as one attached to a different Linux system on the same network, click the New button in the main Printer Configuration Tool window. The window shown in Figure 2-1 will appear. Click Forward to proceed.

In the window shown in Figure 2-2, enter a unique name for the printer in the Name text field. The printer name cannot contain spaces and must begin with a letter. The printer name may contain letters, numbers, dashes (-), and underscores (_). Optionally, enter a short description for the printer, which can contain spaces.

Select Networked UNIX (LPD) from the Select a queue type menu, and click Forward.

Figure 4-1. Adding a Remote LPD Printer

Text fields for the following options appear:

Click Forward to continue.

The next step is to select the type of printer. Go to the Section called Selecting the Printer Model and Finishing in Chapter 8 to continue.

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The remote print server must accept print jobs from the local system. Refer to the Section called Sharing a Printer with LPRng in Chapter 14 for more information.