Adding a printer - Linux
This article will show you how to set up printing in the residence-halls for computers running Linux-based operating systems.
This procedure should apply to any recent Linux distribution that uses system-config-printer. Such distributions include Fedora 9, Ubuntu 8.04, and later distributions running the GNOME desktop.
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.
- 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 it asks for the model of printer, select HP and LaserJet 4350. Use the default choice for the driver.
- Enter a name for the printer (note that this cannot contain spaces) but can be anything you want, description, and location.
| 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 |
If your distribution does not use system-config-printer, the procedure will differ from the above instructions. It should be close, though.
I need help
Unfortunately, 鶹Ƶ does not provide official support for any Linux distribution. You can contact the freelance list for assistance.