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If you want to connect to a print-server in the network (a computer with a connected printer), you do not need much more than the print-server's hostname. Let's imagine it is print-server.

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Test the connection

To test the connection to the print-server, point your browser to http://print-server:631. You should see an administration GUI. If that does not work, call

nmap print-server

you should see that port 631 is open.

Set up your computer

Create a file /etc/cups/client.conf with the content

ServerName print-server

Test your configuration

Restart your browser and type the "print" button - you will be offered the printer in the network.

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