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,
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