[NTLUG:Discuss] Networking a local printer on LPT1 or USB

[David Simmons]

John,

while not the answer - maybe it'll help

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/search.php?searchid=807325

> I've been running a Linux system (RedHat EL4) for some time, using VM
> Ware to run Windows XP.  Right now, I have to unload the Linux printer
> modules for VM Ware to access the local printers.
>
> I assume that the solution is to set up the local printers under Linux
> as network printers, but I don't know how to go about it.  If helpful,
> the CUPS system is running.  Any tips or pointers would be appreciated.