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This article will show you how to set up printing in the residence-halls for computers running [[Linux|Linux]]-based operating systems.  Please note that these instructions have only been verified against Fedora 9 and Ubuntu 8.04 running the GNOME desktop.  If you find that these instructions work for another distribution, please update this article accordingly.  All 鶹Ƶ residence hall printers are HP LaserJet laser printers, so any reasonably modern Linux distribution should have the drivers installed already.
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This article will show you how to set up printing in the residence-halls for computers running [[Linux|Linux]]-based operating systems.
  
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==Installing residence hall printers==
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==Adding a residence hall printer on most distributions==
  
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Click the following link to download the residence hall printer installer.
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We recommend using [[Google_Cloud_Print | Google Cloud print]] or [[Web_Print | Web print]] or [[Email_to_print | Email to print]] on linux.
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[ http://dragonfly.mediaservices.gac.edu/install-gac-printers-package.tar.gz Linux Residence Hall Printers]
 
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Once the file is downloaded, right-click on it and select "Extract Here".
 
  
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[[Image:Extract.png]]
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==Releasing your documents==
  
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This will create a folder called "install-gac-printers". Open that folder and double-click on "install-gac-printers.py".
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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.
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[[Image:install-gac-printers-folder-window.png]]
 
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You will be prompted for what you want to do. Click "Run". If you are interested in how the program works, you can click "Display" instead.
 
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[[Image:run-program.png]]
 
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Select the printers you want to install, then click "Install".
 
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[[Image:installer-main-window.png]]
 
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This may take some time, as the computer will have to search for the proper drivers.
 
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[[Image:installing-printers.png]]
 
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Depending on your distribution and security settings, you may be prompted for a password.
 
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[[Image:authentication.png]]
 
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Once the printers have been successfully installed, they will be checked and grayed-out in the installer main window. You may choose additional printers to install or simply close the installer.
 
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==I need help==
 
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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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Latest revision as of 08:51, 9 September 2016

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

Adding a residence hall printer on most distributions

We recommend using Google Cloud print or Web print or Email to print on linux.

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.

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