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== automagically ==
== automagically ==


If you want to print something, the printer should appear on your printer list if you use Linux. Printing server (CUPS) is [[figurehead]].
If you want to print something, the printer should appear on your printer list if you use Linux. Printing server (CUPS) is [[Host:figurehead|figurehead]].


Printing is also possible by uploading a PostScript file to the [ftp://printer/PORT1 FTP service] on the printer.
Printing is also possible by uploading a PostScript file to the [ftp://printer/PORT1 FTP service] on the printer.

Revision as of 12:21, 25 February 2012

We have a HP LaserJet 2011TN, which is a grayscale laser printer. It has PostScript support, two papertrays and no duplex unit.

automagically

If you want to print something, the printer should appear on your printer list if you use Linux. Printing server (CUPS) is figurehead.

Printing is also possible by uploading a PostScript file to the FTP service on the printer.

own configuration

You can setup printing on your system with the following URL:

socket://printer

A PPD file is needed for installation.

administration

Ask the friendly networking team for assistance, if the printing server gets stuck or questions remain.

services on the printer

There is a Java based web frontend on the printer. It sucks.

Telnet is also available.