Novell LINUX ENTERPRISE DESKTOP 10 - IPRINT CLIENT, Manual

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Setting Up iPrint on Client Workstations
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Setting Up iPrint on Client
Workstations
When installing SUSE
®
Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED), you can choose to install the iPrint
Linux Client. The iPrint Client lets you easily install printers using your Web browser. The
following sections help you understand and use the iPrint client:
• Section 1.1, “Understanding iPrint,” on page 7
• Section 1.2, “Understanding Security,” on page 8
• Section 1.3, “Installing the iPrint Linux Client,” on page 9
• Section 1.4, “Installing Printers,” on page 11
• Section 1.5, “Removing iPrint Printers,” on page 11
• Section 1.6, “Managing Print Jobs from the Client,” on page 12
• Section 1.7, “Using iprntcmd,” on page 12
• Section 1.8, “Uninstalling the iPrint Client,” on page 14
1.1 Understanding iPrint
The iPrint system consists of two pieces: the iPrint Manager that runs on the server and the iPrint
Client that runs on the workstation.
1.1.1 iPrint Manager
The iPrint Manager does the following:
• Spools print jobs from clients
• Sends print jobs to printers
• Maintains printer status information
• Manages the print database
• Maintains the iPrint Printer List page used to install and monitor printers
1.1.2 iPrint Client
The iPrint Client lets Linux workstations install iPrint printers and includes the following
components:
• Browser plug-in: The iPrint Client contains a browser plug-in for Mozilla*-based browsers.
This plug-in lets you install printers into CUPS using your Web browser.
• Console utility: The Linux iPrint client includes the iprntcmd utility that lets you install
printers, print test pages, and upload drivers to a driver store from a console prompt. For more
information, see
Section 1.7, “Using iprntcmd,” on page 12 .
• CUPS Integrator: The client integrates with the CUPS backend and uses the CUPS local
spooler to send print jobs to the Print Manager.