Installing a Printer from SuSE Linux 6.4 to 7.3

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Applies to

SuSE Linux: Versions 6.4 to 7.3

Request:

You want to install and configure the printer using SuSE Linux from 6.4 to SuSE Linux 7.3. For SuSE Linux 8.0 or newer, proceed as described in the support database article "Installing a Printer since SuSE Linux 8.0". Find this article with the keyword "installing".

Regarding SuSE Linux PowerPC, see the article Installing a Printer for PowerPC

Procedure:

Use YaST2 to configure a printer connected to the parallel port or the USB port. Regarding USB printers, see the article Installing a USB Printer.
The YaST2 printer configuration should be self-explanatory.

YaST (YaST 1) and /var/lib/apsfilter/SETUP (or lprsetup) are still available.

Prerequisites for using a printer with SuSE Linux:

Find the prerequisites in the article Installing a Printer

Printer Configuration with YaST2

Special Information:


See also:
o Printer Configuration with SuSE Linux 8.0
o Installing a Printer
o Purchase of Printers and Compatibility
o Installing a USB Printer

Keywords: PRINTING, PRINTER, YAST2, INSTALLING, 64, 6.4

Categories: Frequently asked Questions , Documentation , Printer

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