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Setting up LPD with CUPS
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GNU/Linux Desktop Survival Guide
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Setting up LPD with CUPS

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On the print server (where the printer itself is actually located) add the following line to /etc/inetd.conf: 

  printer stream tcp nowait lp /usr/lib/cups/daemon/cups-lpd cups-lpd

Then restart the inetd daemon: 

  $ wajig stop inetd
  $ wajig start inetd

From a client identify the printer as something like: 

  lpd://athens/lp1


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