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title: "Using the Purdue Printers" | ||
description: "How to Add and Use the Purdue Printers on Linux" | ||
date: "2024-08-16" | ||
author: "i_lost_my_bagel" | ||
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## Install CUPS | ||
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CUPS is the printing system used on Unix-like operating systems such as Linux, macOS, and the various BSDs. | ||
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### Ubuntu/Debian | ||
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``` | ||
sudo apt install cups | ||
``` | ||
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### RHEL/Fedora | ||
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``` | ||
sudo yum install cups | ||
``` | ||
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### Arch Linux | ||
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``` | ||
sudo pacman -S cups | ||
``` | ||
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## Enable the CUPS Service on Boot | ||
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``` | ||
sudo systemctl enable cups | ||
``` | ||
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## Add and Configure the Black & White Printer | ||
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In a web browser, go to [http://localhost:631/](http://localhost:631/) | ||
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Click _Administration_ | _Add Printer_ | _LPD/LPR Host or Printer_ | _Continue_ | ||
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Set the _Connection_ URL to | ||
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``` | ||
lpd://[email protected]:515/itap-printing | ||
``` | ||
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Click _Continue_ | ||
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Name The Printer `itap-printing` and set the Description to something like `Purdue Black & White Printing` | ||
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Click _Continue_ | _Generic_ | _Continue_ | _Generic PostScript Printer_ | _Add Printer_ | _Query Printer for Default Options_ | ||
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## Add and Configure the Color Printer | ||
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In a web browser, go to [http://localhost:631/](http://localhost:631/) | ||
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Click _Administration_ | _Add Printer_ | _LPD/LPR Host or Printer_ | _Continue_ | ||
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Set the _Connection_ URL to | ||
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``` | ||
lpd://[email protected]:515/itap-colorprinting | ||
``` | ||
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Substitute PURDUE_USERNAME for your Purdue Career Account username. | ||
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Click _Continue_ | ||
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Name The Printer `itap-colorprinting` and set the Description to something like `Purdue Color Printing` | ||
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Click _Continue_ | _Generic_ | _Continue_ | _Generic PostScript Printer_ | _Add Printer_ | _Query Printer for Default Options_ | ||
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## Releasing the Print Job | ||
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In a web brower, go to https://wpvapppcprt01.itap.purdue.edu:9192/user and login with your Career Account username and password. | ||
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Click _Jobs Pending Release_ | _Print_ and then select a printer. |