ConfiguringAPrinter

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 * Describe the printing system in Linux.  * * Show a supported printer
 * * Show what it looks like if your printer is not supported
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 * Diagnose simple printing problems -

Video Overview

This video details how to get a printer working in Linux. It also goes through how to find out whether your printer will be supported by linux

Target Audience

  • Users who wish to produce printed output.
  • Users who want to find out if a certain printer is supported by linux.

Pre-requisites

  • Must have a printer and necessary cables to connect printer to computer.

Required Knowledge

  • Must know make and model of printer.

Recommended Knowledge

  • None

Objectives

  • Identify whether printer is supported by Linux. - using http://openprinting.org

  • * Show a supported printer
  • * Show what it looks like if your printer is not supported
  • Install a printer driver and configure the printer.
  • Print from common desktop applications - OpenOffice, Firefox, Evolution

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