[Samba] So SAMBA no longer supports print driver downloads

[Mathias Homann]

Dr. Hansjoerg Maurer wrote:
> Hi,
>
> could it be a problem with the operating system, samba runs on?
>
> On Solaris 2.8 I have the same problems, decribed above, but not on
> linux (both running samba 2.2.7a and cups-1.1.18).
>
> Another difference is, that our  solaris samba printer server is a
> member server of a NT4.0 controlled domain.
> The linux samba printer server acts as a PDC itself.
>
> I don't know, but maybe this information helps..
>


I also noticed some dependencies with the printer model concerned... With a
HP laserjet 2100 it worked, with a HP Deskjet 895 CXi it didnt.

Also noticed differences in behaviour depending on server OS as well (in my
case, linux x86 vs. HP/UX)



bye,
[MH]