[Samba] Slow printing between subnets

[Chris Smith]

On Monday 20 November 2006 11:50, steven burgess wrote:
> I am currently experiencing a number of win xp pro users experiencing slow
> printing when access a CUPS/Samba server across 2 subnets. I have noticed
> that prior to requesting prints, the printers are in a not ready state.
> When a request is made it takes around 2 minutes before the print is
> processed.

Maybe this could help (if you haven't seen it already): 
http://samba.org/samba/docs/man/Samba-HOWTO-Collection/NetworkBrowsing.html#id2588995

Also, try using IPP printing, which could verify that it is a Samba/NetBIOS 
issue and not something else.

Chris