[G4] Connecting to a windows Printer....

Mike Tweedie mac at springerlabs.com
Wed Aug 27 05:08:22 PDT 2003


Here is the information if anyone is interested, I just found it on
xlr8yourmac.com;

http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/OSX/cups_printing_in_jaguar.html

The web based CUPS printing interface is much better than Print Centre, give
it a try.

Mike


> 
> HP Photosmart P1100 connected via USB to a windows pc, on a 10/100 Ethernet
> network. I have the Mac talking to the printer via samba.
> 
> I have the HP drivers installed on the G4 for the device, and it works if
> plugged in locally. BUT when trying to add the network printer to the
> Printer Center (via CUPS), I have no option for this printer model. I've
> tried a couple of HP PS printers, but get garbage on the pages.
> 
> Any thoughts?
> 
> 
> Thanks
> Mike  
> 
> 
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