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== LPRng print queue manager ==
 
== LPRng print queue manager ==
 
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=== Version ===
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{{#smeversion:smeserver-print monitor}}
  
 
===Overview===
 
===Overview===
  
The LPRng rpm will install a print queue manager panel in server manager.
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The print monitor rpm will install a print queue manager panel in server manager.
 
 
The current download location for a sme7.x compatible rpm is
 
 
 
http://www.saco-support.de/index.php?_m=downloads&_a=view&parentcategoryid=3&pcid=0&nav=0
 
 
 
and the current rpm is
 
 
 
smeserver-lprng-monitor-0.0.7-1.noarch.rpm
 
  
  
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Download the rpm and install with the command
 
Download the rpm and install with the command
  rpm -Uvh smeserver-lprng-monitor-0.0.7-1.noarch.rpm
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  yum install smeserver-print-monitor --enablerepo=smecontribs
  
 
The post upgrade event and reboot are not required.
 
The post upgrade event and reboot are not required.
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The usage of the panel is self explanatory.
 
The usage of the panel is self explanatory.
  
{{Note box|See related wiki article that allows non admin users to gain access:
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It is also possible to configure the user manager contrib to have access to the print queue manager.
 
 
http://wiki.contribs.org/Print_queue_monitor_user_access
 
 
 
It is also possible to configure the user manager contrib to have access to the print queue manager using this method.}}
 
  
  
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Remove (uninstall) the rpm with the command
 
Remove (uninstall) the rpm with the command
  rpm -e smeserver-lprng-monitor
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  rpm -e smeserver-print-monitor
 
 
 
 
===References===
 
 
 
http://wiki.contribs.org/Print_queue_monitor_user_access
 
  
  

Revision as of 08:31, 12 March 2010

LPRng print queue manager

PythonIcon.png Skill level: easy
The instructions on this page can be followed by a beginner.


Version

smeserver-print monitor
The latest version of smeserver-print monitor is available in the SME repository, click on the version number(s) for more information.


Overview

The print monitor rpm will install a print queue manager panel in server manager.


Installation

Download the rpm and install with the command

yum install smeserver-print-monitor --enablerepo=smecontribs

The post upgrade event and reboot are not required.


Usage

The print queue manager will control the print queue for each installed printer. The default install only allows access by the admin user, either to the server manager panel or via web browser.

In server manager select the item Administration >> Printerqueue Admin

For web browser access use the URL

http://www.yourdomain/LPRng

In either case, you will be prompted for the admin username and password.

The usage of the panel is self explanatory.

It is also possible to configure the user manager contrib to have access to the print queue manager.


Removal

Remove (uninstall) the rpm with the command

rpm -e smeserver-print-monitor