cups driver for windows - direct install

[Johan Bernhardsson]

> David Williams wrote:
> > Hello All
> >
> > Is is possible to install the cups driver into windows without using samba? I want to print from windows using IPP rather than Samba.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > David Williams
> >
> >
>
> The "point-n-click" method to install printer drivers (both executable code and PPDs)
> on a WInxx box needs a server which "speaks" a sufficiently recent version of SMB.
> On UNIX/Linux boxes, that means SAMBA.
>
> But you may construct a .inf file and put all the needed stuff on a CD or equivalent
> (maybe a network share somewhere) and install your printer instance that way. Then you
> are free to use IPP.
>
> BTW, some time ago in this ng, someone posted how to build a .inf file with all the
> necessary information.
>
> Helge
>
>

Use the windows client for cups (printpro w2k/winxp client from easysw pages).

That will allow you to print from windows without using samba.

/Johan "SmallOne" Bernhardsson