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= Using CUPS to Configure Your Printer(s) =
= Adding a Printer =


Don't worry - there's no need to use the terminal here! In fact, assuming CUPS has been enabled, 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, 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.
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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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= Configuring a Printer =
To configure an installed printer at any time:
'''1.''' select'''Print Settings''' option from your menu, and
'''2.''' double-click the printer's icon.
The configuration window will appear. Select any of the categories on the left-hand side of the window to view the appropriate information and make any desired changes. Once complete, click the '''Apply''' and then '''OK''' buttons to confirm and save your changes, or click the '''Cancel''' button to close the window without making any changes.
= Removing a Printer =
If for any reason you wish to remove a printer (e.g. to reinstall it), select the '''Print Settings''' option from your menu, right-click your printer's icon, and then select '''delete'''. You will need to confirm your decision to delete the printer, as well as enter your password to complete the task.




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= Removing a Printer =
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If for any reason you wish to remove a printer (e.g. to reinstall it), select the '''Print Settings''' option from your menu, right-click your printer's icon, and then select '''delete'''. You will need to confirm your decision to delete the printer, as well as enter your password to complete the task.