Java Desktop System Release 3 User Guide

To Add a New Printer

Perform the following steps:

  1. Click Launch, then choose Preferences -> Printer Preferences.

  2. Double-click on the New Printer icon.

    If you are not logged in as root user, you are prompted to enter the root password, then click OK.

  3. Follow the instructions in the Add a Printer assistant as follows.

    • Specify whether you want to add a local printer attached to your computer or a remote printer attached to the network.


      Note –

      Before you add a remote printer, you must have the following information from your system administrator: Printer Type, Host, and Queue.


    • Enter the printer details.

    • Enter the name for your printer.

    • If the details you entered for your printer are correct, click Apply to add your printer.