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==Adding the Printer==
 
==Adding the Printer==
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'''Gallery - Click on a picture to see in full-size'''
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[[Image:rhel_print1.jpg|thumb|center|150px|Fig1 - Printer Config Tool]]
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[[Image:rhel_print2.jpg|thumb|center|150px|Fig2 - Choosing queue type]]
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[[Image:rhel_print3.jpg|thumb|center|150px|Fig3 - Inputting server and queue]]
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[[Image:rhel_print4.jpg|thumb|center|150px|Fig4 - Choose Driver]]
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[[Image:rhel_print5.jpg|thumb|center|150px|Fig5 - Apply Changes]]
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==Using Text-based Setup==
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The text-based version of the printer config tool can be used if you are accessing the machine remotely or if you are using terminal/xterm.
  
 
* ''Starting the tool''
 
* ''Starting the tool''
  
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:*Run the following command:
  
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   system-config-printer-tui
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   sudo system-config-printer-tui
  
 
:* This will start the [[TUI]] version of the printer config tool.  See ''Figure 1'' below to see what the tool will look like.
 
:* This will start the [[TUI]] version of the printer config tool.  See ''Figure 1'' below to see what the tool will look like.
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:* TAB to "NEW" and hit ENTER.  This will open up a window for choosing the type of queue you wish to create.
 
:* TAB to "NEW" and hit ENTER.  This will open up a window for choosing the type of queue you wish to create.
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:** See ''Figure 2''.  As an example, we are adding the printer ARCTICWOLF to a computer.  The first blank in this window is the name of the queue you are adding.  Use the name of the printer for for the queue name.
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:** See ''Figure 2''.  As an example, we are adding the printer ARCTICWOLF to a computer.  The first blank in this window is the name of the queue you are adding.  Use the name of the printer for the queue name.
 
:** Hit TAB once and use the down-arrow key to highlight "UNIX Print Queue  LPD".
 
:** Hit TAB once and use the down-arrow key to highlight "UNIX Print Queue  LPD".
 
:** Hit TAB one more time to highlight "NEXT" and hit ENTER.
 
:** Hit TAB one more time to highlight "NEXT" and hit ENTER.
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:* A new window will open for designating the print server and queue.  See ''Figure 3''.
 
:* A new window will open for designating the print server and queue.  See ''Figure 3''.
 
:** In the first blank, enter "eceprint.ece.ncsu.edu".
 
:** In the first blank, enter "eceprint.ece.ncsu.edu".
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:** In the second blank, enter the name of the queue for the printer.  For nearly all printers, this should just be the name of the printer.  In rare cases the queue name is different than the printer name.  Check the print server or ask Dan, Patrick, or Brian if you are unsure.
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:** In the second blank, enter the name of the queue for the printer.  The queue name is the same as the printer name, which should be labeled on the printer.  If the printer is unlabeled or if your experience problems, ask your administrator.
 
:** TAB to "NEXT" and hit ENTER.
 
:** TAB to "NEXT" and hit ENTER.
  
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:* When you are finished, TAB to "Exit" and hit ENTER.
 
:* When you are finished, TAB to "Exit" and hit ENTER.
 
:** You'll get a msg saying that changes must be saved.  Say YES and wait for the config tool to exit back to the command prompt.
 
:** You'll get a msg saying that changes must be saved.  Say YES and wait for the config tool to exit back to the command prompt.
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:** The printer should now be available for printing from the print dialog for programs, or by using the command lpr froma  command prompt.  If you have multiple printers added, you can print to a non-default printer by using lpr -Pqueuename.
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:* You should now be able to print to the default printer with the command lpr "filename".  If there are multiple printers added to the machine, you can choose to print to a particular printer with the command lpr -Pprintername "filename".
 
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[[Image:rhel_print1.jpg|thumb|center|150px|Fig1 - Printer Config Tool]]
 
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[[Image:rhel_print2.jpg|thumb|center|150px|Fig2 - Choosing queue type]]
 
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[[Image:rhel_print3.jpg|thumb|center|150px|Fig3 - Inputting server and queue]]
 
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[[Image:rhel_print4.jpg|thumb|center|150px|Fig4 - Choose Driver]]
 
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[[Image:rhel_print5.jpg|thumb|center|150px|Fig5 - Apply Changes]]
 
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==Using Text-based Setup==
 
  
 
'''Gallery - Click on a picture to see in full-size'''
 
'''Gallery - Click on a picture to see in full-size'''

Revision as of 13:59, 2 November 2006

Adding a printer to a RHEL-installed machine can be done by remote or if you are locally at the machine. Doing so requires sudo access to the machine, and if possible, always add the printer via the print server.

Adding the Printer

Gallery - Click on a picture to see in full-size

Fig1 - Printer Config Tool
Fig2 - Choosing queue type
Fig3 - Inputting server and queue
Fig4 - Choose Driver
Fig5 - Apply Changes


Using Text-based Setup

The text-based version of the printer config tool can be used if you are accessing the machine remotely or if you are using terminal/xterm.

  • Starting the tool
  • Run the following command:
  sudo system-config-printer-tui
  • This will start the TUI version of the printer config tool. See Figure 1 below to see what the tool will look like.
  • Within the printer config tool you must use TAB to move between fields and ENTER to make choices.
  • Choosing the queue type
  • TAB to "NEW" and hit ENTER. This will open up a window for choosing the type of queue you wish to create.
    • See Figure 2. As an example, we are adding the printer ARCTICWOLF to a computer. The first blank in this window is the name of the queue you are adding. Use the name of the printer for the queue name.
    • Hit TAB once and use the down-arrow key to highlight "UNIX Print Queue LPD".
    • Hit TAB one more time to highlight "NEXT" and hit ENTER.
  • Setting up the queue
  • A new window will open for designating the print server and queue. See Figure 3.
    • In the first blank, enter "eceprint.ece.ncsu.edu".
    • In the second blank, enter the name of the queue for the printer. The queue name is the same as the printer name, which should be labeled on the printer. If the printer is unlabeled or if your experience problems, ask your administrator.
    • TAB to "NEXT" and hit ENTER.
  • Designating the printer driver
  • The next window is for choosing the printer driver that the new queue will use
    • Use the Up and Down arrow keys to scroll through the list and SpaceBar to expand selections
    • Once you have found the driver you wish to use, highlight it, then TAB to "NEXT" and hit ENTER.
  • Finish and save
  • You'll now see a summary screen, as shown in Figure 4. TAB to "Finish" and hit ENTER.
    • You'll return to the screen shown in Figure 1. Add additional printers as necessary.
    • To set a printer as default, highlight the printer, then TAB to "Default" and hit ENTER.
  • When you are finished, TAB to "Exit" and hit ENTER.
    • You'll get a msg saying that changes must be saved. Say YES and wait for the config tool to exit back to the command prompt.
    • The printer should now be available for printing from the print dialog for programs, or by using the command lpr froma command prompt. If you have multiple printers added, you can print to a non-default printer by using lpr -Pqueuename.

Gallery - Click on a picture to see in full-size

  • Printer Config Tool

  • Choosing queue type

  • Inputting server and queue

  • Summary screen

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