I have a little network with a WindowsXP(that have 4 power users and 1 Administrator) machine and a Gentoo Linux machine. WinXP makes a problem with the printers: only the administrator can use the Samba Shared Printers. Reproducible: Always Steps to Reproduce: 1. Literal follow the Quick Samba Howto 2. With the Administrator Account on WinXP, connect the Printers. 3. Install the Printer in any other Power User Account 4. Disconnect the Power User Account (StartButton -> Disconnect) 5. Re log-in with the Power User Account then try to use the installed printer Actual Results: The Power users are not able to use the printer. Only the Administrator can use that. Expected Results: All the Users can use the Printers I solved the problem with some little changes in the /etc/samba/smb.conf file: in the [global] section: delete the line: guest account = samba in the [print$] section: change the line: guest ok = no with: guest ok = yes in the [printers] section: add the line: browseable = yes then start (or restart) samba. In WindowsXP now you can click on Network Neighbourhood, write \\YourPrintServer so you can see the shared printer(s). Right click on a printer icon then click "connect". Windows do the rest. Do this operation for all users who want use the printer. and all works.
I'm sure there is a better way to do this (TIMTOWTDI); any Samba guru's that want to put their finger in the air?
I've updated the guide with that (and some other printing-specifics) except for the removing of the "guest account = samba"; I don't think that one is needed.
