Linux Printer Setup

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Instructions for Linux (Ubuntu)

  1.  Open Printers:
    • Go to “Settings” and select “Printers.”
  2.  Add a Printer:
    • Click the “Add” button.
    • Select “Network Printer” and choose “Find Network Printer.”
  3.  Enter Printer Information:
    • Host: Enter the printer’s IP address (e.g., Sapphire.sci.utah.edu).
    • Click “Forward.”
  4. Install Printer Driver:
  5.  Select Driver:
    • Choose “Provide PPD file” and browse to the downloaded PPD file.- Click “Forward.”
  6.  Complete the Setup:
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Instruction for OpenSUSE

  1. Under Applications open “Print Settings”
  2. In the Printer Configurations screen click Add.
  3. Under “Select Device” click “Network Printer”.
  4. Select the printer you want to connect to and type in the hostname (see list above in Ubuntu Setup)
  5. Click the “forward” button.
  6. Under “Choose Driver”, make sure “Select printer from database” option is selected and
    • highlight the printer from the list
    • click “forward”
    • Select the appropriate printer model from the Models list and the corresponding driver from the Drivers list.
    • click “forward”
    • click “Apply”
  7. Click “print test page” to ensure your printer is configured.