Enable printing to CUPS server from windows computer that has its own printer driver

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Introduction

This Howto will explain how to enable printing to CUPS server running on openSUSE from Windows computer that has its own driver installed for the printer.

Instructions

Step 1: YaST control center

• Open YaST control center.
• Select "Hardware -> Printer"
• In the "Printer Configuration" dialogue press "Other -> Change Remote Access Settings"
• Select "Enable" in "Remote Access" section.

Step 2: Edit /etc/cups/mime.convs configuration file

• As administrator open mime.convs file localted at /etc/cups/ for editing.
• Find a section of the file that configures raw printing:

   ######################################################################
   #
   # Raw filter...
   #
   # Uncomment the following filter to allow printing of arbitrary files
   # without the -oraw option.
   #application/octet-stream       application/vnd.cups-raw        0       -

• Uncomment the application/octet-stream application/vnd.cups-raw 0 - line by removing # character.

Step 3: Restart CUPS server

• As administrator enter the following command:

   # rccups restart

Additional Resources

• Common UNIX Printing System