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# 36.3. Adding a Remote UNIX (LPD) Printer

To add a remote UNIX printer, such as one attached to a different Linux system on the same network, click the New button in the main Printer Configuration Tool window. The window shown in Figure 36-2 will appear. Click Forward to proceed.

In the window shown in Figure 36-3, enter a unique name for the printer in the Name text field. The printer name cannot contain spaces and must begin with a letter. The printer name may contain letters, numbers, dashes (-), and underscores (_). Optionally, enter a short description for the printer, which can contain spaces.

Select Networked UNIX (LPD) from the Select a queue type menu, and click Forward.

Figure 36-6. Adding a Remote LPD Printer

Text fields for the following options appear:

- Server — The hostname or IP address of the remote machine to which the printer is attached.

- Queue — The remote printer queue. The default printer queue is usually `lp`.

Click Forward to continue.

Next, select the printer type. Refer to Section 36.7 Selecting the Printer Model and Finishing for details.

| Important
| The remote print server must accept print jobs from the local system.

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