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authorLW-archlinux2015-06-09 15:58:30 +0200
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+Installation:
+1) Make sure CUPS is running and your printer is turned on and connected to your computer.
+ eg.
+ systemctl start cups
+
+2) Check the name of the device, udev created for you.
+ eg. /dev/usb/lp0
+
+3) /usr/sbin/lpadmin -p [Printer Name] -m [PPD file] -v usb:[device file location] -E
+ eg.
+ /usr/sbin/lpadmin -p LBP2900 -m CNCUPSLBP2900CAPTK.ppd -v usb:/dev/usblp0 -E
+ you can find ppds in the /usr/share/cups/model/ directory)
+
+6) Now you can print. If desired use "systemctl enable cups" to have it start automatically on boot