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The procedure of setting up a network printer in a Linux or FreeBSD guest operating system

depends on the Linux or FreeBSD distribution and printer. In this example, we describe how to set

up a network printer in a virtual machine running RHEL 5.4 Server. However, you can use these

guidelines as general instructions on how to set up a network printer in a Linux or FreeBSD virtual

machine.

Note: For more detailed information, refer to the CUPS documentation.

To set up a network printer:

1 Start the virtual machine.

2 Make sure the following components are installed in the guest operating system:

• Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS). Installation instructions can be found at CUPS site;

• Samba service. Installation instructions can be found at Samba site; and

• A Web browser, since we consider controlling CUPS via web interface.

Note: To set up a network printer, you should have root privileges.

3 Download and install an appropriate printer driver. For detailed information on installing the

printer driver, refer to the printer manufacturer's documentation.

4 Start Common UNIX Printing System. In the Terminal, type the command:

/etc/init.d/cups start

5 Start a web browser and type either the IP address of your virtual machine or

http://127.0.0.1:631.

6 Click the Add Printer button.

7 In the Add New Printer window, specify a printer name. Under this name the printer will be

displayed in the guest operating system. You can also enter the printer description and location.

When ready, click Forward.

8 In the Device for <Printer Name> window, select AppSocket/HP JetDirect and click

Continue.

9 In the Device URI for <Printer Name> window, specify the printer IP address in the following

format:

socket://<printer IP address>

When ready, click Continue.

10 In the Make/Manufacturer for <Printer Name> window, select the manufacturer of your

printer and click Continue.

11 In the Model/Driver for <Printer Name> window, select the model of your printer and click

Add Printer.

12 Enter the root password when prompted.