Set Default Printer

When at least one local or remote printer has been configured on the system, the `Set Default Printer' option is available on the Printer Administration main page.

Netra printer administration sets a system-wide default printer.

However, there are a number of ways for individual users to override this value: by using a ~/.printers file; by setting the LPDEST environment variable; or by setting the PRINTERS environment variable. Once any of these are set, an lpstat -d reveals their value for the default printer, not the one quoted in /etc/printers.conf.

If the system contains a /etc/printers.conf file, and there is also a NIS printers.conf file available, the NIS default value may be the one used.

If the user unsets the LPDEST, PRINTERS variables and removes the ~/.printers file, then the Netra setting of default printer is the one quoted by lpstat -d.

To Set the Default Printer

1. From the Main Administration Page, under "Network Service Administration," click Printer Administration.

2. Under "Set Default Printer," click Set Default Printer.

3. Select the printer you want to be the default printer from the list.

4. Click OK.