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howtos:network_services:desktop_printer_sharing_cups [2016/08/15 05:42 (UTC)] – created drgibbon | howtos:network_services:desktop_printer_sharing_cups [2016/08/15 05:45 (UTC)] (current) – [Server configuration] fixed link drgibbon |
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lpadmin -p printer -o printer-is-shared=true | lpadmin -p printer -o printer-is-shared=true |
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where 'printer' is the name of the CUPS printer (which can be found at [[http://localhost:631/printers/HP_LaserJet_M402dn|CUPS printers]]). Note that this will //not// cause the printer to show as "Shared" on its CUPS page. E.g. my LaserJet says "HP_LaserJet_M402dn (Idle, Accepting Jobs, **Not Shared**, Server Default)", however, this printer is in fact shared over the network. Adding the directive; | where 'printer' is the name of the CUPS printer (which can be found at [[http://localhost:631/printers|CUPS printers]]). Note that this will //not// cause the printer to show as "Shared" on its CUPS page. E.g. my LaserJet says "HP_LaserJet_M402dn (Idle, Accepting Jobs, **Not Shared**, Server Default)", however, this printer is in fact shared over the network. Adding the directive; |
BrowseLocalProtocols dnssd | BrowseLocalProtocols dnssd |
will cause the printer to show up as "Shared", but I believe this is referring to printer browsing, and probably requires avahi. At any rate, it is not necessary for the simple sharing setup described in this guide. | will cause the printer to show up as "Shared", but I believe this is referring to printer browsing, and probably requires avahi. At any rate, it is not necessary for the simple sharing setup described in this guide. |