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How to set up network printing from virtualboxed Fedora

Discussion in 'The Alternative OS' started by Doctor John, Apr 8, 2012.

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  1. Doctor John TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 247   +15

    I am currently trying to configure Fedora (v14), running in Virtualbox, to print to a Brother network printer on the home network (the host, Win7 PC and the printer are both connected by ethernet to a WiFi router). The printer works fine from several other devices on the system, but Fedora isn't "seeing" the printer over the network (it is connected, has internet etc.)
    Any clues, please?
    Doctor John, Apr 8, 2012
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  2. Pan Wah TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 130   +26

    I think that would be a no, mate! ;)
    Pan Wah, Dec 24, 2012
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  3. jobeard TS Ambassador Posts: 12,210   +118

    Entirely possible - - let me root about in the documentation . . .
    jobeard, Dec 24, 2012
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  4. jobeard TS Ambassador Posts: 12,210   +118

    Just to be clear, all three have IP addresses?
    jobeard, Dec 24, 2012
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  5. jobeard TS Ambassador Posts: 12,210   +118

    Several issues with Linux Remote Printing. Linux system will need:
    1. Uses CUPS interface, so that component must be installed and configured.
    2. Uses SNMP for discovery, so the Firewall needs a tweak
    I'll refer you to this for more ideas
    jobeard, Dec 24, 2012
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