How to: Adding a Printer to your Computerbank Linux Computer

Connect the printer to the correct port at the back of your computer, put paper in, then turn the printer on.

To set up your printer go to the K Menu > Control Center (See picture below)

In the KDE Control Center:

1. Find the Peripherals sub menu and open it up by clicking on the +
2. Select the Printers option
3. Click on the Administrator mode button (ie on the bottom left hand corner of the dialog box)
4. When prompted, enter your root password
5. Click on the Add button and choose Printer/Class to start the wizard

 When the Printer wizard appears:

1. Choose the printer type (usually Local Printer)
2. Choose printer port (parallel or usb depending on the printer connection)
3. Choose printer manufacturer from list of options (ie HP, Canon, or whatever)
4. Choose model of printer from a list of options (ie HP Deskjet 650c, Epson C45, or whatever)
5. Choose a driver (use the recommended one)
6. Run a print test to check that the driver works. If the printer does not work, click the “back” button and try another driver until it does work or all options have been exhausted
7. When asked about banners, quotas, or denied users, leave as is, unless you know what these things mean
8. When asked to supply a name (model), and location for the printer (ie in your room, on a desk), enter the obvious things

Click “finish” when done setting up the printer, and close the KDE Control Center.

Congratulations, now you can try and print from a file.

Author: Kylie Davies. Complete rewrite of document written ages ago. Updated Nov 2006 and Feb 2007.