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
34-2 appears. Click Forward to
proceed.
In the window shown in Figure 34-3, 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.
Text fields for the following options appear:
Click Forward to continue.
Next, select the printer type. Refer to Section 34.7 Selecting the
Printer Model and Finishing for details.
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Important |
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The remote print server must accept print jobs from the local
system.
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