Connecting to a networked printer.

[newyorkpaulie]

A program (Network Magic) allows me to use the printer connected to my other PC while I am running WIN XP. This program is not Linux friendly so I was wondering if there is one similar to use when I am running Freespire 6.

[JDoyle]

Are the two computers in the same workgroup? Can you share files betwen machines?
In a konsole (terminal) run:

sudo kcmshell printers

JD

[newyorkpaulie]

Originally Posted by JDoyle

Are the two computers in the same workgroup? Can you share files betwen machines?
In a konsole (terminal) run:

sudo kcmshell printers

JD

The above gave:
X Error: BadDevice, invalid or uninitialized input device 167
Major opcode: 144
Minor opcode: 3
Resource id: 0x0
Failed to open device
X Error: BadDevice, invalid or uninitialized input device 167
Major opcode: 144
Minor opcode: 3
Resource id: 0x0
Failed to open device
Xlib: connection to ":0.0" refused by server
Xlib: No protocol specified

kdeinit: Can't connect to the X Server.
kdeinit: Might not terminate at end of session.
Xlib: connection to ":0.0" refused by server
Xlib: No protocol specified

kded: cannot connect to X server :0.0
kded: ERROR: KUniqueApplication: Registering failed!
kded: ERROR: Communication problem with kded, it probably crashed.

[NeoTeric]

Try browsing the other printer in Konqueror. Use the File Management profile. In the location bar use smb://<ip-of-other-PC>. If the printer is shared on that, you should see it. I don't think you can install it via Konq but I might be wrong. Otherwise ..

Use the Run menu option. kdesu kcmshell printers and enter your password. Add a printer. I think the Printing system must be CUPS. Select SMB Shared Printer (Windows). Enter Userid then enter in the SMB details. You will need to select a suitable driver.

cheers

[newyorkpaulie]

Originally Posted by NeoTeric

Try browsing the other printer in Konqueror. Use the File Management profile. In the location bar use smb://<ip-of-other-PC>. If the printer is shared on that, you should see it. I don't think you can install it via Konq but I might be wrong. Otherwise ..

Use the Run menu option. kdesu kcmshell printers and enter your password. Add a printer. I think the Printing system must be CUPS. Select SMB Shared Printer (Windows). Enter Userid then enter in the SMB details. You will need to select a suitable driver.

cheers

I think I have to get these 2 T23s networked first and don't know how this is done.
I used Network Magic when using Windows, but that software is not Linux friendly. If I can get a network going with Linux then, I think I may be able to "locate" the printer connected to the other PC. I am thinking that if the "other" PC is using Windows (which is always the case) then I won't be able to network from "mine" which usually uses Linspire 6.

[DrHu]

Originally Posted by newyorkpaulie

I used Network Magic when using Windows

http://www.engadget.com/2005/02/21/t...k-magic-wants/
--if that's the item, there could be several with the same name.
You are using it (Network magic), but that software suite does not offer any more than windows itself does, except for the internet remote session (VPN) connection..

kdeinit: Can't connect to the X Server.
kdeinit: Might not terminate at end of session.
Xlib: connection to ":0.0" refused by server
Xlib: No protocol specified

kded: cannot connect to X server :0.0
kded: ERROR: KUniqueApplication: Registering failed!
kded: ERROR: Communication problem with kded, it probably crashed.
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I got these same errors with that command, but it did start the kde printer control after a short delay..
--though the parts don't work

Originally Posted by newyorkpaulie

I think I have to get these 2 T23s networked first and don't know how this is done.

Manual (static) network configuration, all computers/devices (printers) on the same network, preferably private (non-routed) to the internet, and the usual case
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/142863
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=30821
10.x.x.x
192.168.x.x
computer 1-->10.0.0.125
computer 2-->10.0.0.126
Printer 1------>10.0.0.80
Printer 2------>10.0.0.81
--you get the basic idea
http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/howto-...iguration.html

If you use a router (with a LAN switch, built-in) or external, then you can also get to the internet without using any sharing software for windows like ics (Internet connection sharing) or Linux (nat (Network Addresss translation/forwarding), host/gateway))

Other options

• cross-over network cable
  --allows you to connect two machines together in a ptp(peer-to-peer) style
  http://suseforums.net/index.php?showtopic=35537
  http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=147971
• kvm (Keyboard video monitor) cabling
  --allows controlling multiple computers from one computer screen. Not a network, but may fit desired
  usage ?

[koym]

newyorkpaulie, thanks for showing networking to do a print cross over scheme. been in the dark for months & now I see you've developed a solution

[DrHu]

Originally Posted by newyorkpaulie

used Network Magic when using Windows, but that software is not Linux friendly. If I can get a network going with Linux then

There is also something like clarkconnect for setting up networks in a gui manner
http://www.clarkconnect.com/