Windows Shared Printer

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dgoodma

Windows Shared Printer

Post by dgoodma »

I have a Brother 110C Shared Windows Printer.

I found Linux drivers for LPR and CUPS on Brother's Web Site. I installed the LPR first, then the CUPS.

When I use the Add Printer, Windows SMB, HOSTNAME prompts for user and password, enter that, I type in the Shared Printer name, when I select the brand, Brother, I do not see the 110C printer that I have installed the drivers for.

What am I missing?
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Husse

Re: Windows Shared Printer

Post by Husse »

Brother seems to work OK mostly but the install can be a bit challenging - you must follow the procedure strictly.
Can you see the printer in cups ( localhost:631 )?
Husse

Re: Windows Shared Printer

Post by Husse »

What does
http://www.linux-foundation.org/en/OpenPrinting
say about it?
It's unavailable right now
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