How to Print From a Linux Workstation to Linux Server

Prining on linux

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Linux Server
• Linux Workstation
• Printer

1. At the Server edit “/etc/hosts”
   
   Add all applicable clients in the following format: “IP address and host name” on separate lines.

2. Save and exit the file.
   
   From the Linux client, edit the “/etc/printcap” file with the following:
   a. lp:rm=Linux2 (this is the server name)
   b. Save and exit

3. At the command line type “lpd restart” to restart the daemon.
   
   Edit “/etc/hosts”
   
   Add all applicable servers in the following format: “IP address and host name” on separate lines.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure printer is on
• Make sure computer is on
• Make sure linux server and linux workstation are connected
• Make sure the printer is connected
• Make sure the pritner has paper in it.
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