Windows 7 - doesn't print via Samba

Symptom

   Windows 7 refuse to print to a Samba shared printer, connected via Linux computer

 

Problem

    Windows didn't trust the print server's self-signed SSL certificate. 

 

My solution

•    Use Firefox to navigate to https://[servername]:631
•    It refuses. Trust the connection
•    Now Firefox can open the CUPS Admin webpage, so the SSL exception is working
•    Make note of the name of the printer to be installed
•    Go to Start Menu/Devices and printers
•    Click "Add a printer" / "add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer"
•    Click "The printer that I want isn't listed
•    Click the RadioButton next to "Select a shared printer by name"
•    Enter, in the text box, http://[serverName or lan address]:631/printers/[printer name] (printer name must be the exact name listed on the CUPS admin webpage)
•    Click next, and the printer should be ready to print