8.2. Adding a Local Printer

New button in the main Printer Configuration Tool window to display the window in Figure 8-1. Click Forward to proceed.

In the window shown in Figure 8-2, enter a unique name for the printer in the Name description for the printer, which can contain spaces.

After clicking Forward, Figure 8-3 appears. Select Locally-connected from the Select a queue type menu, and select the device. The device is usually /dev/lp0 for a parallel printer or /dev/usb/lp0Rescan devices to rescan the computer or click Custom device to specify it manually. Click Forward to continue.

The next step is to select the type of printer. Go to Section 8.3 Selecting the Printer Model and Finishing to continue.