Topic: Network Printer problems.

[Andy MacDonald]

I'm running 5.1.2 with many upgrades and tweaks, inlcluding the latest e-smith samba .rpm
I've read the e-smith manual, searched the forums,searched google, tried different steps, tried with windows, etc.
I've got a Lexmark Optra R+ hooked up to the network. I can ping it no problems. I can print via a windows host's parallel port no problems.
I gave it a static ip address, and also set it up as a resolved hostname.
I set it up as a network printer with server manager as per the instructions, and then several possible variations.
I've tried mapping it via a port to a network eg \server\optra and got nowhere.
I've tried the standard windows wizard method of mapping a network server and got nowhere.
Anyone have any suggestions that don't involve wooden stakes or holy water?
I'm seeing a few posts previously regarding printing problems.

[RJ]

Try,
-Find ACITS LPR for win32 on the Internet and install on a client.
-Install a driver for your printer as a "local"printer.
-Add a new "port" from "properties" of above printer.
-Select "other" and "ACITS LPR" when prompted.
-Enter a "hostname" for this "port" as the printers "IP address" and "RAW" for queue.
--Or enter SMESERVER(or IP) as a "hostname" and for "queue", the printer
--name as defined on the smeserver.

This will give you the ability to print directly or through the sme box to your networked printer.

-R

[Andy MacDonald]

Thanks RJ.
Win2000 and above have no problems doing a straight print to a network printer once the drivers and ip port are configured.
Win98 uses the solution you suggested. Thanks very much!