How to manually add linux unix printer queue

This how to will show you the dirty (but fast way) of adding printer queue to your linux or unix box.

Preparation :

Obtain your printer IP address or hostname/ip of the host where the printer is shared (make sure you share the printer at the host)

1. Launch your console
2. Switch to /etc/
3. issue command : vi printcap
4. At the bottom add the following :

newprinter:\
:rm=[IPADDRESS]:rp=newprinter:sd=/var/spool/lpd/newprinter:

where [IPADDRESS] is ip of

5. Save the file
6. You’re done