sudo usermod -G lp saned On Mon, 28 Apr 2014, paul g wrote: > Hello, > > I have a print server setup on a home network and the print server is > running linux-mint-maya 13 with mate desktop. > I have xsane setup and it scans properly over the network also > Re-reading the article in the link posted below I came across post #4 in the > article. > http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1519201&highlight=setup+xsane > Post#4 > Stating 'Updated the guide as the sane daemon can be used without running as > root by simply adding the saned user to the lp group (which is naturally > better for security). ' > > How can I perform this step easily is it really very necessary? > I am just not understanding how to properly add 'the saned user' to the 'lp' > group? <-------is it meaning 'saned user' is the admin labeled on the print > server? So literally just tick' the admin user name as it shows up in 'lp'? > Well that is already ticked. > > I have enclosed 2 attachments of the screenshots taken from the admins Mate > Desktop. > I apologize for not knowing more I am a Noob. > Thank you, > > > > > >