Printers: HP or label (network) printing via Linux

This manual describes how to install a desktop printer (HP) via Linux (Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS).

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  In order to install and use this printer you need:

  • To be connected to the UU network
  • You have to be a UU staff member
  • and know the  UU-number of the printer

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  Step 1

  • Open Settings > Printers > Additional Printer Settings (bottom right corner).
  • Select “Add”.

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  Step 2

  • Select Network Printer > Windows Printer via SAMBA
  • Type in the name of the server followed by the UU-number of your printer, UU012345 for example: WP0590.soliscom.uu.nl/UU-number

  • Enter your credentials, but avoid pressing the button “Verify”.
  • Press “Forward”.

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  Step 3

  • If you don’t have a PPD file for your specific printer model, select “Generic” make.
  • Press “Forward”.

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  Step 4

  • Choose the driver Postscript > Generic PostScript Printer > Forward.
  • Choose Dupplexer > Forward.

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  Step 5

  • Describe the printer, give it a name of your choice. Press “Apply”.

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  Step 6

  • Press “Cancel” at the question “Would you like to print a test page?”

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  Step 7

  • If you can’t print, check the print queue:

  Settings > Printers > Additional Printer Settings (bottom right corner).

  • In the window Printers – localhost, press CTRL + F to view the queues.
  • By auhentication issues, check the credentials being used.

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Last modified: 8/04/2022