User`s guide

Working in a Virtual Machine 94
6 Continue with the general installation procedure and install the HP Color LaserJet 8500 PS
printer driver.
Adding a printer in a Linux guest operating system
To add a printer in a Linux guest OS:
1 Start the Linux virtual machine and log in as administrator.
2 Open the /etc/printcap/ configuration file and click the Add option.
3 Select the type of printer to add: Local printer. Click Ok.
4 Printtool will attempt to detect any printers which are attached to your parallel port and
will show you the results. Click Ok.
5 Specify the details about your printer, such as a name of the printer and its related spool
directory, the location of the printer device and other options.
6 The Input Filter contains information about your specific printer and its formatting
requirements. To add your printer's information, click Select. The Configure Filter dialog will
open.
7 Choose the printer type: choose the HP Color LaserJet 8500 PS printer driver. You can also
set here other printing parameters. Click Ok.