System Administration Guide: Solaris Printing
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Setting Up Newly Discovered Printers in the GNOME Desktop Environment (Task Map)

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Initiate the HAL add-on module for network printer discovery.

Before the system can actively scan the network for devices, you must first initiate the HAL add-on module for this feature. You can use GNOME desktop tools to enable this feature.

How to Initiate the HAL Network Device Discovery Add-On Module in the GNOME Desktop Environment

Initiate the HAL add-on module by using the Service Management Facility (SMF).

You can initiate the HAL add-on module by using the svcadm command. Run this command to enable the network discovery services.

How to Initiate the Network Device Discovery Services by Using SMF

Administer the network discovery service by using SMF.

You can stop, and refresh the network printer discovery service by using the svcadm command.

Administering the Network Device Discovery Service by Using SMF

Set up newly discovered printers in the GNOME Desktop Environment.

When the system discovers a new directly attached or network attached printer, the system notifies that the device has been discovered. The Add Printer Queue dialog enables you to complete the printer setup and configuration.

How to Add a Newly Discovered Printer in the GNOME Desktop Environment

Modify default desktop printing notifications.

You can modify the default behavior of desktop printing notifications in the GNOME Desktop Environment.

How to Modify Printer Preferences and Notifications in the GNOME Desktop Environment

Change default preferences for how documents are shown.

You can modify the default preferences for how documents are shown in the GNOME Desktop Environment.

How to Modify Printer Preferences for How Documents are Shown

Obtain information about printers that are discovered by the system by using the command line.

You can use the command line to obtain information about discovered printers. The output shows all of the devices that have been discovered by the system.

How to Obtain Information about Discovered Printers by Using the Command Line

Obtain additional information about discovered printers by using the command line.

You can obtain additional details about discovered printers by using the command line. This information can be used for debugging purposes.

How to Obtain Additional Details About Discovered Printers by Using the Command Line

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