Why do I receive the "lpr: unable to print file: server-error-service-unavailable" error message on Red Hat Linux 9?

Updated -

Release Found: Red Hat Linux 9 and cups-1.1.17-13.3.0.3

Symptom:

Can't print to network printer after installation with the redhat-config-printer tool.

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Install printer with the redhat-config-printer tool

  2. Complete the configuration and try to print a test page

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