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samba package

authentication

Asked by John Hagedoorn on 2011-05-02

I am trying to use a windows network printer. Have Samba installed. It worked for 1 day, but now it wants a username and authentication password. Using the data I use for logging in do not work. As I am the only user of this computer I like to use the printer without having to authenticate every time
Please help

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For:: Ubuntu samba Edit question

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Last query:: 2011-05-06

Last reply:: 2011-05-06

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said on 2011-05-02:

Run:

sudo smbpasswd -a $USER

set your password and you can authenticate as that

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John Hagedoorn (johnhagedoorn) said on 2011-05-02:

Thanks for answer. Problem unfortunately is not yet solved
I went to:
Terminal
entered sudo smbpasswd -a $USER
screen showed : password for John:
I could not enter a password as program did not react on keybord
What am I doing wrong?
Thnk
John

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said on 2011-05-03:

Type the password as you expect, there is no screen feedback.

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John Hagedoorn (johnhagedoorn) said on 2011-05-06:

I am still trying !!
Did all what was suggested but Samba I can not authenticate use off the printer. I deleted the printer and tried to reinstall but now I could not even do that. Samba does accept my password to change the settings, but not to authenticate the printer !
Still need help !