Arch printing
1. Setup
- Get a CUPS server
- Get Avahi for zero configuration networking
- find the drivers
ippfindto get the uri- Alternatively, use
avahi-browse --all --ignore-local --resolve --terminateto get all the local devices - You'll get an IP for the printer. Then go to, e.g. http://192.168.0.202:631/printers/ this is the URI
- Alternatively, use
- use
lpadminto set up a queuelpadmin -p HP_LASERJET_P1006_NETWORK -v ipp://luke-rpi-0.local:631/printers/HP_LaserJet_P1006 -E -m everywhere- the
everywheremeans that the drivers will be found automatically (hopefully)
2. Printing
lpr <file>to printlpqto check jobs
2.1. using web interface
https://kb.adamsdesk.com/operating_system/arch_linux_install_network_printer/
Open "Manage Printing" or browse to http://localhost:631/. Click on “Administration” at the top of the web page. Click on “Add Printers”. Select the desired printer under "Discovered Network Printers" and click the "Continue" button. Set the "Name", "Description" and "Location" and then clock on the "Continue" button. Select the "Model" of printer and click the "Add Printer" button. Select default options and click the "Set Default Options" button.