At 04:11 AM 8/6/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>I would like to create a Samba print server, but before I do I'd like to
>become more familiar with UNIX printing. I have an all in one deal HP PS 500
>printer. The smb.conf modifications seem straight forward, but I'm not sure
>how to install the printer. I set lpd in /etc/rc.conf to YES - I also
believe
>I need to modify my /etc/printcap.conf file, but I'm not sure how. I
would be
>extremely grateful if someone could point me in the right direction on how to
>begin installing a printer.
>
You know, you're really asking for it.

man 5 printcap
man 8 lpd
man 1 lpr, lpq, lprm

Or the Samba Docs.

Or, try "apropos printer" (does *anybody* even bother using that command
anymore?

'nuff said. I don't have a wacky meta-FAQ to point at.

Signing off,

Joseph C. Bender
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