UNIX print server and the name of the remote print queue on the server. You
also need to specify the model or make of printer and its driver. A Printers
page link enables you to print a test page, stop the printing service, manage
the local print queue, modify the printer entry, or add another printer.
In the Admin page, click the Add Printer button and then enter the username
and password of someone on this computer who has sudo privileges. You
can then select from detected local printers, discovered network printers, or
the type of printer for which you may want to enter details manually.
CUPS offers many additional features and provides transparent traditional
UNIX printing support for Ubuntu.
NOTE
To learn more about CUPS and to get a basic overview of the system, visit
http://www.cups.org.Avoiding Printer Support Problems
Troubleshooting printer problems can be frustrating, especially if you find
that your new printer is not working properly with Linux. Keep in mind,
however, that nearly all printers on the market today work with Linux.
However, some vendors have higher batting averages than others in the game
of supporting Linux.
All-in-One (Print/Fax/Scan) Devices
Problematic printers, or printing devices that might or might not work with
Ubuntu, include multifunction (or all-in-one) printers that combine scanning,
faxing, and printing services. You should research any planned purchase and
avoid any vendor that is unwilling to support Linux with drivers or
development information.
Using USB and Legacy Printers
Problems can arise because of a lack of a printer’s Universal Serial Bus
(USB) vendor and device ID information—a problem shared by some USB
scanners under Linux.
RELATED UBUNTU AND LINUX COMMANDS
The following commands can help you manage printing services:
accept—Controls print job access to the CUPS server via the