How to print on remote Ubuntu machine via Samba

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  • Make sure your Ubuntu printers are configured properly.Goto applications-->accessories-->terminal and type the following
          sudo cp /etc/samba/smb.conf /etc/samba/smb.conf.backup
          gedit /etc/samba/smb.conf
  • Find the following lines in the text editor ...
          # printing = cups
          # printcap name = cups
          ...
          and uncomment them.
          printing = cups
          printcap name = cups
  •          Restart cups server.Go to terminal and type ,
          sudo /etc/init.d/cupsys restart

                      Now printers working on your Ubuntu machine should be acessible via samba

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