# cupsys-client package.
printing = cups
printcap name = cups
[printers]
comment = All Printers
browseable = no
path = / var / spool / samba
printable = yes
guest ok = yes
read only = yes
create mask = 0700
# Windows clients look cho share này tên là một nguồn downloadable
# printer drivers
[print $]
comment = Printer Drivers
path = / usr / share / cups / drivers
browseable = yes
read only = yes
guest ok = no
Next, press CTRL + W to search for 'workgroup' and set it as follows (replace your_workgroup_name if needed, but usually keep it as Workgroup):
workgroup = your_workgroup_name
wins support = yes
After saving, exit the GUI and restart samba:
sudo /etc/init.d/samba restart
When samba restarts (this process will only take a few seconds), you can switch to a Windows computer and add a new printer. First check if Raspberry Pi is displayed by opening Windows Explorer> Network .
Go to Control Panel> Hardware and Sound> Devices and Printers> Advanced printer setup and wait for the scan system. Another faster way is to expand your Raspberry Pi entry in the Network view of Windows Explorer, from which you can right-click on the printer, select Connect, select your Windows printer driver and get started. print.
Meanwhile, Mac users can add a new printer in the usual way.
Any necessary administrative actions of the print server can be done by opening http:/// [RPI.IP.ADDRESS.HERE]: 631, to display the CUPS printer administration web interface, above. any networked computer.
Have you tried turning your old printer into a wireless printer with Raspberry Pi? If you have any questions, please leave a comment in the comment section below!
Good luck!
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