8.2. Adding a Local Printer
To add a local printer, such as one attached through a parallel port or USB port
on your computer, click the New button in the main
Printer Configuration Tool window to display the window in Figure 8-1. Click Forward to
proceed.
In the window shown in Figure 8-2, enter a
unique name for the printer in the Name text field. The
printer name cannot contain spaces and must begin with a letter. The printer
name may contain letters, numbers, dashes (-), and underscores
(_). Optionally, enter a short description for the printer, which can
contain spaces.
After clicking Forward, Figure 8-3 appears. Select
from the menu, and select the device. The device is usually
/dev/lp0 for a parallel printer or
/dev/usb/lp0 for a USB printer. If no devices appear
in the list, click Rescan devices to rescan the
computer or click Custom device to specify it
manually. Click Forward to continue.
The next step is to select the type of printer. Go to Section 8.3 Selecting the Printer Model and Finishing to continue.
