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39 lines
1.8 KiB
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1. Login as a superuser ( or use "sudo" option if it is required )
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2. Install LPR driver and cupswrapper driver
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Turn on the printer and connect the USB cable.
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Open the terminal and go to the directory where the drivers are.
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Install LPR driver.The install process may take some time. Please wait until it is complete.
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Command (for dpkg) : dpkg -i --force-all (lpr-drivername)
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Install cupswrapper driver.The install process may take some time. Please wait until it is complete.
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Command (for dpkg) : dpkg -i --force-all (cupswrapper-drivername)
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Check if the LPR driver and cupswrapper driver are installed
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Command (for dpkg) : dpkg -l | grep Brother
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3. Depending on the connection type you are using (USB or Network), follow one of the steps below.
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(for USB Connection)
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Open a web browser and go to "http://localhost:631/printers".
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Check if the Device URI of your printer is "usb://Brother/(your printer's model name)"
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If the device URI is different from the example above, please go to "Modify Printer" of your printer to select proper device and driver.
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If your printer is not listed on "http://localhost:631/printers", please go to "http://localhost:631/admin" and click "Add printer" and select proper device and driver.
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(for Network Connection)
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Open a web browser and go to "http://localhost:631/printers".
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Click "Modify Printer" and set following parameters.
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- "LPD/LPR Host or Printer" or "AppSocket/HP JetDirect" for Device
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- lpd://(Your printer's IP address)/binary_p1 for Device URI
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- Brother for Make/Manufacturer Selection
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- Your printer's name for Model/Driver Selection
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4. Try a test print
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Open a text editor, write something and select "print" from the menu.
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