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# Setup Printers for Arch Linux | ||
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> [!INFO] | ||
> The setup steps depend on your printer model. | ||
> This guide is tested with HP printers but should work for others too. | ||
> Be sure to install the right drivers. For a list of drivers for different brands, | ||
> visit: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/CUPS/Printer-specific_problems | ||
## Install CUPS and a GUI Printer Manager | ||
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```bash | ||
sudo pacman -S cups system-config-printer | ||
``` | ||
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## Enable the CUPS service | ||
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```bash | ||
sudo systemctl enable --now cups | ||
``` | ||
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## Add yourself to the printing management group | ||
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```bash | ||
sudo usermod -aG lp $USER | ||
``` | ||
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## Install your printer specific drivers (Example: HP) | ||
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```bash | ||
sudo pacman -S hplip | ||
``` | ||
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## Open the printer settings to add your printer | ||
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> [!TIP] | ||
> You can view, stop and delete printer jobs when right-clicking on the printer | ||
> and selecting "View Print Queue" | ||
```bash | ||
system-config-printer | ||
``` | ||
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# Additional Tips & Tricks | ||
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## View print jobs from terminal | ||
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```bash | ||
lpq | ||
``` | ||
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## Cancel all print jobs from terminal | ||
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```bash | ||
lprm - | ||
``` |