Administrator Guide

Figure 23. Printers - localhost
1. Click the printer icon.
The Printers - localhost dialog box is displayed.
2. Click the Add button to include a new printer.
The New Printer window is displayed. You can configure the printer type based on your preference.
NOTE:
If a USB printer is connected, then it is displayed by default. The printer is not found if wrong address is
provided or the USB is not attached.
3. Select a device type from the following options:
● LPT Port—Select this option if your printer is attached to the thin client through an LPT port, and enter valid values.
● Serial Port—Select this option if your printer is attached to the thin client through a serial port, and enter valid values.
● Enter URL—Select this option to enter URL for a local printer, and enter valid values.
● Network Printer—Select this option if you are using a network printer. Use any one of the options for configure your
network printer:
○ Windows Printer via SAMBA
○ Internet Printing Protocol (ipps)
○ LPD/LPR Host or Printer
○ Internet Printing Protocol (https)
○ Internet Printing Protocol (ipp14)
○ Internet Printing Protocol (ipp)
○ AppSocket/HP Jet Direct
Enter valid values to search for your printer host on network.
4. After you configure the printer based on your preference, click Forward.
The thin client searches for the available printer drivers.
5. Select a printer driver, and click Forward. You can select the printer driver from database or search for a printer driver to
download. You can also browse to the location where you have saved the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files, and
select the appropriate file.
6. Specify the Printer Name, Description, and Location.
7. Click Apply.
The printer is listed on the screen.
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