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'''How to add a printer? ''' #acl AdminGroup:read,write,delete,revert,admin UsersGroup:read All:read
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''Mac 10.9 '' = Printing@3Is =
'''The printing service is only available when connected through LIP wired network, so it's not possible to print when connected to EDUROAM or any wireless network.'''
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 *
 Open a browser and go to http://localhost:631		 '''Go to http://printserv.lip.pt:631/printers/'''
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'''If you can see this page you can use the printers.'''
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 * If a error is displayed, open a terminal and run the command
  * # cupsctl
  {{{
WebInterface
}}}
  =yes		 === MacOS ===
 * If LIP printers are available in '''''System Preferences''''' » '''''Printers & Scanners''''' » '''''+''''' , then you can add the printers and test if works.
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 * If not available, or doesn't work, or for other reason the step above is not possible, if a '''''gear wheel''''' is not available in the toolbar, then click in a blank space in the toolbar, with the right button mouse, then '''''Customize toolbar '''''option, drag the gear wheel to the toolbar, then click in the Gear Wheel.
  * '''''Type:''''' Internet Printing Protocol (http)
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 Administration -> Add Printer -> Internet Printing Protocol (http)-> Continue		   * [Option 1 - By name] '''''URL:''''' [[http://printserv.lip.pt:631/printers|http://printserv.lip.pt:631/printers/"queue"]] ''(check the queues available using the link. Queues structure: xf = x floor ; bw = black ; cl = color)''
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  * [Option 2 - By IP] '''''URL:''''' [[http://192.168.230.1:631/printers|http://192.168.230.1:631/printers/"queue"]] ''(check the queues available using the link. Queues structure: xf = x floor ; bw = black ; cl = color)''
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 In the Connection box add, "''http://print.lip.pt:631/printers/name_of_the_queue''"		   * '''''Name:''''' A name for the printer

  * '''''Driver:''''' Select Software, and then choose the right driver for the printer. If a driver is not available, go to the manufacture website and download the driver for your operation system. If the manufacture doesn't provide a driver, you can try the '''''Generic postScript Printer''''' or '''''Generic PCL Printer '''''drivers.

== Windows ==
[[http://printserv.lip.pt:631/printers|http://printserv.lip.pt:631/printers/"queue"]] ''(check the queues available using the link. Queues structure: xf = x floor ; bw = black ; cl = color)''

''Go to the printers and Add a new printer''

{{https://wiki-lip.lip.pt/Computing/Printing?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=print-win-07.jpg|print-win-07.jpg|height="316",width="424",class="attachment"}}

Then select "The printer that I want isn't listed"

{{https://wiki-lip.lip.pt/Computing/Printing?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=print-win-06.jpg|print-win-06.jpg|height="316",width="424",class="attachment"}}

Select "Select a shared printer by name" and fill the box with

http://printserv.lip.pt:631/printers/"queue"

The queue can be found in the link '''http://printserv.lip.pt:631/printers/'''

{{https://wiki-lip.lip.pt/Computing/Printing?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=print-win-05.jpg|print-win-05.jpg|height="316",width="424",class="attachment"}}

If the printer and queue are correct this page will be displayed a few seconds only

{{https://wiki-lip.lip.pt/Computing/Printing?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=print-win-04.jpg|print-win-04.jpg|height="316",width="424",class="attachment"}}

Choose the manufacturer and the model of the printer, is the model is not listed, a driver can be downloaded in the manufacturer website, or Generic PCL or PS driver can be used (Will work as best-effort).

{{https://wiki-lip.lip.pt/Computing/Printing?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=print-win-03.jpg|print-win-03.jpg|height="316",width="424",class="attachment"}}

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{{https://wiki-lip.lip.pt/Computing/Printing?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=print-win-02.jpg|print-win-02.jpg|height="316",width="424",class="attachment"}} {{https://wiki-lip.lip.pt/Computing/Printing?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=print-win-01.jpg|print-win-01.jpg|height="227",width="693",class="attachment"}}

If everything works, a new printer should be visible in the printers window.

= LINUX =
For Fedora, for other distributions some paths need to be changed.

$ vi /etc/avahi/avahi-daemon.conf

domain-name=lip.pt

browse-domains=lip.pt

$ echo "[[https://wiki-lip.lip.pt/ServerName|ServerName]] printserv.lip.pt" >> /etc/cups/client.conf

$ systemctl enable cups-browsed.service

$ systemctl enable cups.service

$ systemctl enable avahi-daemon

$ systemctl restart cups-browsed.service

$ systemctl restart cups.service

Printing@3Is

The printing service is only available when connected through LIP wired network, so it's not possible to print when connected to EDUROAM or any wireless network.

Go to http://printserv.lip.pt:631/printers/

If you can see this page you can use the printers.

MacOS

  • If LIP printers are available in System Preferences » Printers & Scanners » + , then you can add the printers and test if works.

  • If not available, or doesn't work, or for other reason the step above is not possible, if a gear wheel is not available in the toolbar, then click in a blank space in the toolbar, with the right button mouse, then Customize toolbar option, drag the gear wheel to the toolbar, then click in the Gear Wheel.

    • Type: Internet Printing Protocol (http)

    • [Option 1 - By name] URL: http://printserv.lip.pt:631/printers/"queue" (check the queues available using the link. Queues structure: xf = x floor ; bw = black ; cl = color)

    • [Option 2 - By IP] URL: http://192.168.230.1:631/printers/"queue" (check the queues available using the link. Queues structure: xf = x floor ; bw = black ; cl = color)

    • Name: A name for the printer

    • Driver: Select Software, and then choose the right driver for the printer. If a driver is not available, go to the manufacture website and download the driver for your operation system. If the manufacture doesn't provide a driver, you can try the Generic postScript Printer or Generic PCL Printer drivers.

Windows

http://printserv.lip.pt:631/printers/"queue" (check the queues available using the link. Queues structure: xf = x floor ; bw = black ; cl = color)

Go to the printers and Add a new printer

print-win-07.jpg

Then select "The printer that I want isn't listed"

print-win-06.jpg

Select "Select a shared printer by name" and fill the box with

http://printserv.lip.pt:631/printers/"queue"

The queue can be found in the link http://printserv.lip.pt:631/printers/

print-win-05.jpg

If the printer and queue are correct this page will be displayed a few seconds only

print-win-04.jpg

Choose the manufacturer and the model of the printer, is the model is not listed, a driver can be downloaded in the manufacturer website, or Generic PCL or PS driver can be used (Will work as best-effort).

print-win-03.jpg

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print-win-02.jpg print-win-01.jpg

If everything works, a new printer should be visible in the printers window.

LINUX

For Fedora, for other distributions some paths need to be changed.

$ vi /etc/avahi/avahi-daemon.conf

domain-name=lip.pt

browse-domains=lip.pt

$ echo "ServerName printserv.lip.pt" >> /etc/cups/client.conf

$ systemctl enable cups-browsed.service

$ systemctl enable cups.service

$ systemctl enable avahi-daemon

$ systemctl restart cups-browsed.service

$ systemctl restart cups.service

last edited 2023-10-03 13:26:15 by carlos