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find PPD files at http://www.linuxfoundation.org/en/OpenPrinting/,
the "OpenPrinting.org printer database". When downloading PPD files from OpenPrint-
ing.org, keep in mind that it always shows the latest Linux support status, which is not
necessarily met by SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop.
Fine-tuning a Local Printer Configuration
In order to adjust the default settings for paper size, resolution, media source and others,
choose a printer from the list in the Printer Configurations view and click Configure.
In the window for modifying the respective printer queue, you can make detailed ad-
justments by opening All options for the Current Driver. If you have access to more
than one printer queue, you can specify whether this should be the Default Printer. You
may also alter the generic printer Description and the Location description here.
For many printer models, several drivers are available. When configuring the printer,
YaST defaults to the one marked recommended as a general rule. See the Driver
section in the dialog for all drivers available. The one that is currently chosen is marked
as Current Driver.
Normally it is not necessary to change the driver—the one chosen by YaST should
produce the best results. However, if you want a color printer to print only in black and
white, it is most convenient to use a driver that does not support color printing, for ex-
ample. If you experience performance problems with a PostScript printer when printing
graphics, it may help to switch from a PostScript driver to a PCL driver (provided your
printer understands PCL).
5.5.2 Configuring Printing via the Network
with YaST
Network printers are not detected automatically. They must be configured manually
using the YaST printer module. Depending on your network setup, you can print to a
print server (CUPS, LPD, SMB, or IPX) or directly to a network printer (preferably via
TCP). Access the configuration view for network printing by choosing Printing via
Network from the left pane in the YaST printer module.
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