[Samba] print$ share

[Bradley W. Langhorst]

On Sun, 2002-10-20 at 11:20, Chris Caston wrote:
> Greetings,
> 
> I am hoping you can help me with the an issue I have with the following
> configuration:
> 
> Server Debian woody shareing HP Deskjet print using Samba + cups.
> 
> Windows 95 client machine 
> 
> I can print generic text only test pages fine.
> 
> The Debian server can also boot into Windows 2000. 
> 
> I have created a similar setup under w2k and  installed the win 9x
> drivers for the print device under the alternate drivers option in the
> printer properties.
> 
> I have also installed some .exe program with adobe drivers from their
> website.
you need to use the add printer wizard to upload drivers..
see the samba howto collection

> 
>  I have copied over the drivers directory (contents of the print$) to
> /etc/samba/drivers print$ share on debian. 
> 
> I don't know if this the best way to do it but in my view of logic it
> should work.
this won't work because samba must maintain a database of what files
correspond to which drivers
> printcap name = cups
I don't think this is supported
you need something like
/etc/printcap.cups
> comment = Printer Drivers
> path = /etc/samba/drivers
> browseable = yes
> guest ok = yes
> 
> write list = root
> create mode = 0777
are you sure you want these to writable by everyone?
> 
> [printers]
>    comment = All Printers
>    browseable = yes
>    path = /var/spool/samba
>    printable = yes
>    public = yes
>    guest ok = yes
>    writable = yes
>    printer admin = root

this share is wide open - make sure you want it that way...
here is my printers share...
[printers]
        comment = All Printers
        path = /var/spool/samba
        printable = Yes
        browseable = No


brad