27.9. Modifying Existing Printers

To delete an existing printer, select the printer and click the Delete button on the toolbar. The printer is removed from the printer list. Click Apply to save the changes and restart the printer daemon.

To set the default printer, select the printer from the printer list and click the Default button on the toolbar. The default printer icon appears in the Default column of the default printer in the list.

After adding the printer(s), the settings can be edited by selecting the printer from the printer list and clicking the Edit button. The tabbed window shown in Figure 27-12 is displayed. The window contains the current values for the selected printer. Make any necessary changes, and click OK. Click Apply in the main Printer Configuration Tool window to save the changes and restart the printer daemon.

Figure 27-12. Editing a Printer

27.9.1. Queue Name

To rename a printer or change its short description, change the value in the Queue name tab. Click OK to return to the main window. The name of the printer should change in the printer list. Click Apply to save the change and restart the printer daemon.

27.9.2. Queue Type

The Queue type tab shows the queue type that was selected when adding the printer and its settings. The queue type of the printer can be changed or just the settings. After making modifications, click OK to return to the main window. Click Apply to save the changes and restart the printer daemon.

Depending on which queue type is chosen, different options are displayed. Refer to the appropriate section on adding a printer for a description of the options.

27.9.3. Printer Driver

The Printer driver tab shows which print driver is currently being used. If it is changed, click OK to return to the main window. Click Apply to save the change and restart the printer daemon.

27.9.4. Driver Options

The Driver Options tab displays advanced printer options. Options vary for each print driver. Common options include:

To modify the driver options, click OK to return to the main window. Click Apply to save the change and restart the printer daemon.