LAN printer's address and port?

Whatshisface · 03-28-2004, 09:14 PM

I am on Mandrake 9.2 and trying to configure my printer on the LAN. The printer is currently connected with a Windows 98 machine. I have installed samba and can browse the network and share files either way. I go to add a printer on this Linux box and after checking LAN printer, I get to the dialog which asks for the printer address and port. Is this the same as the IP address of the computer? What about the port? How do I find these?

aikempshall · 03-29-2004, 06:38 AM

I've installed a Samba printer. In the drop down menu have you got CUPS, Network Printer, LPD, SMB? I would go for SMB, you may need to supply a specific user name and password.

I'm away from my machine at the moment so can't be more specific.

AK

agentforsythe · 03-29-2004, 09:00 AM

The ip-address/port combo is for print servers such as the HP JetDirect series... or anything running lpd? Samba printing works differently.

Whatshisface · 03-29-2004, 01:50 PM

I guess I don't have samba printing set up. I am not given that choice. Right now I am using CUPS. Got any good links for setting up samba printing?

aikempshall · 03-30-2004, 02:50 AM

In printerdrake select the printer and click on the edit icon.

Click on the radio button next to Printer Connection Type, then click on <do it>.

Do you see an option called <Printer on SMB/Windows 95/98/NT Server>

AK