print sharing

[Dieter Schicker]

John Dangler wrote:
> I have a win box that I'm using for file storage and file sharing.  I
> have two ubuntu desktop systems that i'm using for my primary business
> workstations.  I also have a Lexmark X6150 printer that doesn't work
> with Ubuntu.  I can share files between the linux workstations and the
> win box, but my question is - Could I connect this printer to the win
> box and print files from my ubuntu workstation without having to copy
> them to the win box and physically print them from the win box?
> 
> 

Sure! Setup a new Printer Connection in "System -> Administration ->
Printing" and choose Network Printer: Windows Printer (SMB) and fill in
the parameters.
On the windows box you have to "share" the printer somehow. Sorry, I do
not have a windows box here, but that should be no problem.

Dieter