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4 Specify the printer's information, then click Forward.
5 Select the printer driver for this printer, then click Apply.
6 Specify desired options (such as a description or location) for the printer in the
The installed printer appears in the Printers panel. You can now print to the printer from
any application.
10.1.2 Installing a Local Printer
1 Connect the printer cable to your computer and connect the printer's power supply.
2 Enter the root password.
3 Click Local Printer.
4 If the printer was autodetected, select the printer from the list. If the printer was
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Windows Printer (SMB)
A printer attached to a different system which is sharing a printer over a
SMB network (for example, a printer attached to a Microsoft Windows ma-
chine).
UNIX Printer (LPD)
A printer attached to a different UNIX system that can be accessed over a
TCP/IP network (for example, a printer attached to another Linux system
on your network).
HP JetDirect
A printer connected directly to the network instead of to a computer.
You can also install a printer driver from a disk, or visit the printer manufacturer's
Web site to download the latest driver.
Properties dialog box, then click Close.
The printer dialog should open. If it doesn't, click Computer > Control Center
> Add Printer > New Printer to open it.
not autodetected, click Use another printer by specifying a port and then select
the correct printer port.
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