On Fri, 12 Mar 2004, Mark wrote: > "Lee Thao" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message > news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Is this a samba issue or cups? I can print from a client just fine if I > > install a local printer attached to a local smb port > > (\\server\printershare). But when I create a "network" printer (using apw > > or double clicking on printershare in explorer), all I get for a test page > > (or from anything else actually) is a blank page with three non-alpha, > greek > > lookin chars in the upper right. What gives? > > If you have a small network, then stick with the local drivers. It's simple > and it works. If you have hundreds or thousands of users, then buy a copy > of "The Official Samba-3 HowTo and Reference Guide". Then settle down for a > lot of reading and a lot of configuration and a lot of testing. It isn't > simple, but it is potentially vey powerful. > > Disclaimer: I use the local driver method. I did buy the book and read all > about the fantastic new printing abilities in Samba-3, but concluded the > effort wouldn't be worth it for my 25 user network. So in fact, I have never > used the method where drivers are automatically downloaded.
The information provided in Chapter 6 of my new book, "Samba-3 by Example" will be very helpful in solving printing issues. This chapter provide detailed step-by-step procedures for implementing tightly integrated desktops using Windows XP Professional as a Samba domain client. The new book can be ordered from Amazon.Com today and will ship commencing March 26th. - John T. -- John H Terpstra Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To unsubscribe from this list go to the following URL and read the instructions: http://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/samba
