Linux Tips

First install samba apt-get install samba apt-get install smbfs apt-get install cupsys after this installations open a browser and type http://localhost:631/ you will get a cups administration page select add printer then type Name : anything Location : anything description : anything now you will get a dropdown menu select windows printer via samba now there is text box Device URI type smb://mycomputer/1015 ( see I have a shared hp 1015 printer at computer name called mycomputer and share name of printer is 1015 with permision to all) after selecting uri u will get a page for selecting make select your printer make in my case it is HP next page select model HP Laserjet series PCL 4/5 CUPS v 1.2 (en) now printer installation is over you can make a test print now