27.3. 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 27-2 will appear. Click Forward to proceed.

In the window shown in Figure 27-3, 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:

• Server — The hostname or IP address of the remote machine to which the printer is attached.

• Queue — The remote printer queue. The default printer queue is usually lp.

Click Forward to continue.

The next step is to select the type of printer. Go to Section 27.7 Selecting the Printer Model and Finishing to continue.

	Important
	The remote print server must accept print jobs from the local system. Refer to Section 27.13.1 Sharing a Printer with LPRng for more information.