\begin{tom burkart}
> On Mon, 9 Oct 2000, Ricky C wrote:
>
> > we have a scanner that could send directly to an IP address. Is it possible
> > to make it print to a printer across the Internet and behind a firewall ??
> Yes it can be done - However if you want it done safely it is involved.
>
> In brief:
> You have to have a ssl (VPN) tunnel between the two gateways. Then you
> can do whatever you like over it.
assuming you don't want your print data encrypted (and you probably
do), you only really need to restrict the source IP..
LPRng can also have pgp signed print jobs, so you could allow
connections from anywhere, but only print jobs with the right
signature.
(but i still wouldn't run an internet-wide accessible lpd on your main
server ;)
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