Thanks Pablo, I'll try that if I can't get it to work through samba.
Problem seems to be with the config file not picking up the printing
declaration. I have restarted samba after editting the file.
Testparm gives me the following
[global]
workgroup = ETHICSGRADIENT
server string = %h server
interfaces = lo, eth0
obey pam restrictions = Yes
pam password change = Yes
passwd program = /usr/bin/passwd %u
passwd chat = *Enter\snew\s*\spassword:* %n\n
*Retype\snew\s*\spassword:* %n\n *password\supdated\ssuccessfully* .
unix password sync = Yes
syslog = 0
log file = /var/log/samba/log.%m
printcap name = cups
dns proxy = No
wins support = Yes
panic action = /usr/share/samba/panic-action %d
[homes]
comment = Home Directories
valid users = %S
create mask = 0700
directory mask = 0700
browseable = No
[printers]
comment = All Printers
path = /var/spool/samba
create mask = 0700
guest ok = Yes
printable = Yes
use client driver = Yes
browseable = No
[print$]
comment = Printer Drivers
path = /var/lib/samba/printers
but if you actually look at the config file;
Hawaiian:/etc/samba# grep = smb.conf | grep -v \# | grep -v \;
workgroup = EthicsGradient
server string = %h server
wins support = yes
dns proxy = no
interfaces = lo eth0
log file = /var/log/samba/log.%m
max log size = 5000
syslog = 0
panic action = /usr/share/samba/panic-action %d
security = user
encrypt passwords = true
passdb backend = tdbsam
obey pam restrictions = yes
unix password sync = yes
passwd program = /usr/bin/passwd %u
passwd chat = *Enter\snew\s*\spassword:* %n\n *Retype\snew\s*\spassword:*
%n\n *password\supdated\ssuccessfully* .
pam password change = yes
load printers = yes
printing = cups
printcap name = cups
comment = Home Directories
browseable = no
read only = yes
create mask = 0700
directory mask = 0700
valid users = %S
comment = All Printers
browseable = no
path = /var/spool/samba
printable = yes
guest ok = yes
read only = yes
writeable = no
create mask = 0700
useclient driver = yes
comment = Printer Drivers
path = /var/lib/samba/printers
browseable = yes
read only = yes
guest ok = no
printing and load printers are clearly defined. Bit confused so could do
with some advice on this?
Thanks,
Jim
2011/2/15 Pablo Sánchez <[email protected]>
> James, i usually use ipp (internet printing protocol) to print on cups from
> windows , skipping samba alltogether.
>
> Just map the printer over http://printerhost:631/printers/PrinterName .
>
> Bear in mind that you can create a raw print spool , o have the real driver
> of the printer.
> In the first case you install the driver printer on your pc an then install
> the printer over http.
>
> Remember to share the printer on cups.
>
> Regards.
>
> Pablo
>
>
> Hi,
>> I have a debian server running samba connected to a local USB printer. I
>> also have a dual boot laptop with windows Vista on it.
>> I can print fine from the server and the linux side of the laptop using
>> CUPS, and even though I can see my home directory via samba in Vista, I
>> can't get it to detect any printers. Vista is on the same Workgroup, I've
>> lowered the firewall, but still windows won't detect it.
>>
>> An Nmap from the laptop shows ports 22,25,80,111,139,445,631 and 2049(all
>> tcp) open.
>>
>> My Samba config is at the bottom, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
>> Thanks,
>> Jim
>>
>> [global]
>> workgroup = ETHICSGRADIENT
>> server string = %h server
>> interfaces = lo, eth0
>> obey pam restrictions = Yes
>> pam password change = Yes
>> passwd program = /usr/bin/passwd %u
>> passwd chat = *Enter\snew\s*\spassword:* %n\n
>> *Retype\snew\s*\spassword:* %n\n *password\supdated\ssuccessfully* .
>> unix password sync = Yes
>> syslog = 0
>> log file = /var/log/samba/log.%m
>> printcap name = cups
>> dns proxy = No
>> wins support = Yes
>> panic action = /usr/share/samba/panic-action %d
>>
>> [homes]
>> comment = Home Directories
>> valid users = %S
>> create mask = 0700
>> directory mask = 0700
>> browseable = No
>>
>> [printers]
>> comment = All Printers
>> path = /var/spool/samba
>> create mask = 0700
>> guest ok = Yes
>> printable = Yes
>> use client driver = Yes
>> browseable = No
>>
>> [print$]
>> comment = Printer Drivers
>> path = /var/lib/samba/printers
>>
>>
>
> --
> To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a
> subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected]
> Archive: http://lists.debian.org/[email protected]
>
>
