How to Install a Network Printer With Solaris Print Manager

Follow the procedure below to install a network printer.

1. Select the system which is to be the printer server.

2. Connect the printer to the network and turn on the power to the printer.

   Consult the printer vendor's installation documentation for information about the hardware switches and cabling requirements.

3. Start Solaris Print Manager.

   See "How to Start Solaris Print Manager" for instructions.

4. Select New Network Printer from the Printer menu.

   The New Network Printer window is displayed.

5. Fill in the window.

   If you need information to complete a field, click the Help button. For more information on determining the network printer destination and protocol, see "Selecting the Network Printer Destination Name".

6. Click OK.

7. Verify that the printer has been installed by checking for the new printer entry in the Solaris Print Manager main window. Verify the printer can print requests by using the following command:

   $ lp -d printer-name filename

8. Exit Solaris Print Manager.

   Choose Exit from the Print Manager Menu.

Where to Go From Here

Use the following table to determine which tasks to complete next.