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All 鶹Ƶ residence halls have [[HP Laserjet 4350]] printers.  Most Linux distributions should have the drivers installed already. To check, you can see if a file exists here: /usr/share/ppd/openprinting/HP/HP_LaserJet_4350.ppd.gz.
 
All 鶹Ƶ residence halls have [[HP Laserjet 4350]] printers.  Most Linux distributions should have the drivers installed already. To check, you can see if a file exists here: /usr/share/ppd/openprinting/HP/HP_LaserJet_4350.ppd.gz.
  
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This procedure should work with distributions that use system-config-printer. Such distributions include Fedora 9, Ubuntu 8.04, and later distributions running the GNOME desktop.
 
This procedure should work with distributions that use system-config-printer. Such distributions include Fedora 9, Ubuntu 8.04, and later distributions running the GNOME desktop.
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Once you have printed your documents, you must release them to the printer at: http://print.gac.edu/.  You can read more about the print accounting system on the general [[Printing]] page.
 
Once you have printed your documents, you must release them to the printer at: http://print.gac.edu/.  You can read more about the print accounting system on the general [[Printing]] page.
 
==I need help==
 
Unfortunately, 鶹Ƶ does not provide official support for any Linux distribution.  You can contact the [mailto:freelance@gac.edu freelance list] for assistance.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 11:40, 8 December 2009

This article will show you how to set up printing in the residence-halls for computers running Linux-based operating systems.

All 鶹Ƶ residence halls have HP Laserjet 4350 printers. Most Linux distributions should have the drivers installed already. To check, you can see if a file exists here: /usr/share/ppd/openprinting/HP/HP_LaserJet_4350.ppd.gz.

Adding a residence hall printer on most distributions

This procedure should work with distributions that use system-config-printer. Such distributions include Fedora 9, Ubuntu 8.04, and later distributions running the GNOME desktop.

  • Go to "System > Administration > Printing".
  • Click "New".
  • Select "Other".
  • In the box on the right, enter the URL corresponding to the printer you wish to add from the table below.
  • Click "Next".
  • When you are prompted for the model of printer, select "HP" and "LaserJet 4350". Use the default choice for the driver.
  • When prompted to select optional features, select "500-sheet tray" for tray 3, and select the optional "Duplex Unit"
  • Enter a name for the printer (note that this cannot contain spaces), description, and location.
  • You will be prompted to test a print page. You should be all set to print.
Printer URI
Sohre lpd://mcjoker.gac.edu/SohreLabPrinter
Southwest lpd://mcjoker.gac.edu/SouthwestLabPrinter
Uhler lpd://mcjoker.gac.edu/UhlerLabPrinter
Arbor View East lpd://mcjoker.gac.edu/ArborViewEastLabPrinter
Arbor View West lpd://mcjoker.gac.edu/ArborViewWestLabPrinter
College View lpd://mcjoker.gac.edu/CollegeViewLabPrinter
Gibbs lpd://mcjoker.gac.edu/GibbsLabPrinter
International Center lpd://mcjoker.gac.edu/ICLabPrinter
Norelius lpd://mcjoker.gac.edu/NoreliusLabPrinter
North lpd://mcjoker.gac.edu/NorthLabPrinter
Pittman lpd://mcjoker.gac.edu/PittmanLabPrinter
Prairie View lpd://mcjoker.gac.edu/PrairieViewLabPrinter
Rundstrom lpd://mcjoker.gac.edu/RundstromLabPrinter

Releasing your documents

Once you have printed your documents, you must release them to the printer at: . You can read more about the print accounting system on the general Printing page.