Adding a printer
To add a printer with CUPS which is the default print handler use lpadmin
LPadmin Usage
saturn:/etc/cups root# lpadmin
Usage:
lpadmin [-h server] -d destination
lpadmin [-h server] -x destination
lpadmin [-h server] -p printer [-c add-class] [-i interface] [-m model]
[-r remove-class] [-v device] [-D description]
[-P ppd-file] [-o name=value]
[-u allow:user,user] [-u deny:user,user]
Adding a JetDirect or Network Printer
saturn:/etc/cups root# lpadmin -h print72 -p print72 saturn:/etc/cups root# lpstat -a HP_LaserJet_4000_Series accepting requests since Jan 01 00:00 saturn:/etc/cups root# lpq HP_LaserJet_4000_Series is ready no entries
-- Main.BrianWTaylor - 28 May 2006