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Samba Printer

Samba allows file and print sharing between computers running


Microsoft Windows and computers running Unix.

Samba with CUPS Printing Support

Samba allows client machines to share printers


connected to the Samba server
Samba Printer
How to Setup
• Add Printer from the Devices and Printers menu in the Control
Panel
• Click "The printer I want wasn't listed"
• Click "Add a local printer or network printer with manual
settings" and Next
• Click "Create a New Port"
• Pick "Standard TCP/IP Port" from the drop down and Next
• Type in the IP address in the "Host name or IP address" field and
Next
Why use Samba
Printer?
Server based printing advantages :

• Speed and Quality


• Space saving
• Printer Selection
• Access
• Management

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