Kevin J. Cummings wrote: > OK, I'm about ready to give up on this. For years, I've been able to > print from my wife's Windows computer to my printer on my Linux server > (currently running FC5). > > > 2) I tried having windows print directly to the CUPS IPP URL: > > http://linuxserv:634/printers/lp > > I have even configured my Linux userid/password but the error message I > get back from Windows is permission denied. > > Does anyone have any idea what I'm doing wrong? > What is the name of the printer? I have a LaserJet 6L that I gave the name LaserJet6L in CUPS. Windows XP accesses it using: http://192.168.0.9:631/printers/laserjet6l > Problem #3: I have a Windows XP Pro running in a VMWare session on my > new laptop. Since the VMWare network (between VMWare and the laptop) is > on a different subnet from my main home network (bridged by VMWare), how > can I print to this printer from the VMWare session? I assume that in > addition to the same solution listed above, I'll need to add sufficient > network routing so that my linuxserv machine can see the Windows XP Pro > system and have the right routing in order to get there. Even if my > laptop is on ethernet or wireless..... > Are you sure you are using bridged mode? I get an IP address in the same subnet, assigned by the DHCP server on my network. Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!
