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= Adding a Printer = | = Adding a Printer = | ||
Don't worry - there's no need to use the terminal here! In fact, assuming CUPS has been enabled (and started), upon connecting a printer, it should be automatically detected and configured for you to use. The process itself should take only about a minute. However, if the automatic detection and configuration doesn't seem to work, then your printer can be manually set up with relative ease. | Don't worry - there's no need to use the terminal here! In fact, assuming CUPS has been enabled (and started), upon connecting a printer, it should be automatically detected and configured for you to use. The process itself should take only about a minute. However, if the automatic detection and configuration doesn't seem to work, then your printer can be manually set up with relative ease. There are two methods to do so: | ||
* '''Webpage Interface''': CUPS provides an webpage interface that will open in your default web browser to configure your printer. This interface also provides access to further information about CUPS, as well as on-line help. | |||
== Part 1: The Automatic Method == | * '''Desktop Interface''': A standard desktop wizard is also available, which should be instantly familiar to those who have configured a printer before, whether using Linux or another operating system such as windows. | ||
== Webpage Interface == | |||
[[File:CUPSweb.png|thumb|left|375px]] | |||
To access the webpage interface, select '''Manage Printing''' from your desktop menu. The interface will automatically open in your default web browser. Alternatively, you can also open your choice of web browser, and enter the following line into the address bar: | |||
http://localhost:631/ | |||
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== Desktop Interface Part 1: The Automatic Method == | |||
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== Part 2: The Manual Method == | == Desktop Interface Part 2: The Manual Method == | ||
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That's it! Now click the '''OK''' button to close the window and start using your printer. | That's it! Now click the '''OK''' button to close the window and start using your printer. | ||
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