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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, 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. | ||
== Part 1: The Automatic Method == | == Part 1: The Automatic Method == | ||
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= Configuring | = Configuring an Installed Printer = | ||
To configure an installed printer at any time: | To configure an installed printer at any time: | ||
'''1.''' select'''Print Settings''' option from your menu, and | '''1.''' select the '''Print Settings''' option from your desktop menu, and | ||
'''2.''' double-click the printer's icon. | '''2.''' double-click the printer's icon. | ||
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= Removing | = Removing an Installed 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. | 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. | ||