Configuring printer nicknames

Printer nicknames map a user‑friendly nickname and the IP address of a printer. When configured, printer nicknames let users use the nickname instead of the IP address when submitting jobs.

Note: Make sure that Printer Nicknames is enabled in Print Management Console. For more information, see Configuring Print Management Console.
  1. Open a web browser, and then type http://IPaddress:9780/printrelease/, where IPaddress is the IP address of the load balancer.
  2. Log in as an administrator.
    Notes:
    • The default user name and password is admin.
    • The default credentials are the same as those in Lexmark Management Console (LMC).
    • If the Print Management Console is configured to connect to an LDAP server, then use your LDAP user name and password.
  3. Depending on your configuration, from the Print Management Console, do either of the following:

    • Click Printer Nicknames.

    • Click Device Functions > Printer Nicknames.

  4. Manage the printers.

    • Filter the list by typing the keywords in the Filter field, and then clicking .

      Note: Do not use special characters or symbols.

    • Refresh the list by clicking .

    • Add, edit, or delete printers.