On Jan 4, 2008 8:09 AM, Steve White <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi, > > I'm using Scientific Linux 5, and trying to connect to our IPP printers > (or printer server, I'm not sure). The only mechanism provided by this > distribution for Gnome printer configuration is system-config-printer. > > I finally figured out how to specify a default printer (by editing > /etc/cups/client.conf > to contain one line > ServerName my_IPP_servername > > But how to do this from the Gnome GUI? > The CUPS print system wants you to use its configuration through the web browser at port 631. Assuming you have the httpd package installed, what happens ifyou browse http://localhost:631 The IPP protocol can be specified there as one of the options on the second page. The CUPS config through the web browser is the preferred method of configuration, and the gnome or kde GUI thingies are not. -- Paul E. Johnson Professor, Political Science 1541 Lilac Lane, Room 504 University of Kansas