To set up a printer in KDE, start the Printing Manager from the main menu (Tools >
Printing > Printing Manager). Alternatively, press Alt + F2 and enter kcontrol. In
the left-hand navigation bar of the KDE Control Center, click Peripherals > Printers.
Figure 12.1 Printing Manager
You can set up a printer as root with the help of a wizard, as described in the following.
If you are not sure which option to choose and which information to enter, ask your
system administrator.
For detailed information about how to access and configure a Windows network printer,
refer to
1 Click Administrator Mode and enter the root password.
2 Click Add and select Add Printer/Class. The Add Printer Wizard opens.
3 Click Next.
4 Select the type of connection for this printer. The following options are available:
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KDE User Guide
Section 9.5, "Configuring and Accessing a Windows Network Printer"
(page 166).