Configuring LPD printer share

Note: Before you begin, make sure that an LDD server with the Print Release solution is installed and working properly. There must be a shared printer connected to the LDD Print Release solution.

You can submit jobs using either LPD printer share or Samba share.

This method shares a printer on the server, and then the client Mac computer prints to it using the Line Printer Daemon (LPD) protocol.

Server configuration

  1. From your computer, share a printer.
    Note: We recommend creating a share name with only one word, such as PrintRelease.
  2. From the Windows Administrative Tools window, open the Server Manager console, and then click Roles > Add Roles > Print and Document Services.
  3. From the Add Roles window, click Role Services > LPD Service Role.

LDD configuration

  1. From Lexmark Management Console, click the Solutions tab.
  2. From the Solutions section, select PrintReleasev2.
  3. From the Tasks section, select Configuration.
  4. In the Enable Printing From Unix/Novell menu, select Yes.

Client configuration

  1. From the client Mac computer, open the System Preferences window, and then click Print & Scan.
  2. Click .
  3. Click IP, and then enter the server IP address.
  4. In the Protocol menu, select Line Printer Daemon – LPD.
  5. In the Queue field, enter the printer share name.
  6. In the Use menu, select Select Printer Software.
  7. In the Filter field, type Lexmark, and then select either of the following:

    • Lexmark Generic Laser Printer Color

    • Lexmark Generic Laser Printer Mono

  8. Click Add > OK.