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Date: Sat, 03 Mar 2007 20:56:24 +0000
From: Derek Turner 
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Subject: Re: Ubuntu cannot print to print server
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Link wrote:
> I have a print server which shares one printer with two computers. 
> Though I have no problems printing from either computer when using XP, I 
> cannot set up Ubuntu (like XP) through a TCP/IP  port to print with the 
> printer. Is this possible? Thanks.

in you favourite browser address bar type localhost:631 and follow the 
instructions from there. You add printers using the lpd:// url thusly:

lpd://19.168.xxx.xxx/L1 for first printer and L2 for second etc. you may 
have to supply a ppd for newer unlisted printers.
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