Common Unix Print System (CUPS) configuration in D-112

Install necessary packages
  • Install packages with CUPS and its libraries:
    apt-get install cupsys libcupsys2 libcupsimage2
    
  • Install the BSD command compatibility package to run BSD printing commands: lpr, lpq , etc.
    apt-get install cupsys-bsd
    
  • Install printer drivers
    apt-get install cupsys-driver-gimpprint
    apt-get install cupsys-driver-gutenprint
    

    Configure CUPS for the printer in D-112
  • Launch the web browser, firefox, and point it at the CUPS port, tcp/631 on the localhost:
    http://localhost:631
    
  • Use the menue at the web interface to add a new printer:
    
    Add New Printer 
        Name: unisys
        Location: D112
      Click on Continue
    
    Device: AppSocket/HP JetDirect
      Click on Continue
    
    socket://192.168.5.241:9100
      Click on Continue
    
    Made/Manufacturer
         scroll down to "Lexmark"
      Click on Continue
    
    Choose "Lexmark Optra E"
      Click on "add printer" 
    
    For credentials, use the root accound and password
    
    For General options, use page format 'Letter' and resolution 600x600 DPI