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LOS Practical 10

The document outlines a practical exercise for installing a dot matrix or laser printer on a Linux system, utilizing the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) for configuration. It details the types of printers, steps for installation, printer protocols, and troubleshooting methods. The aim is to equip students with essential skills for managing printing services in Linux environments.

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LOS Practical 10

The document outlines a practical exercise for installing a dot matrix or laser printer on a Linux system, utilizing the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) for configuration. It details the types of printers, steps for installation, printer protocols, and troubleshooting methods. The aim is to equip students with essential skills for managing printing services in Linux environments.

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Dr.

Rafiq Zakaria Campus - II


Department of Computer Science
Dr. Rafiq Zakaria College for Women, Aurangabad

Paper: DSC12- Practical Based on DSC11 Linux Operating System

Practical 10: Install a Printer (Dot Matrix/Laser) on a Computer System

Aim:

To install a dot matrix or laser printer on a Linux system.

Theory:
Printers, whether dot matrix or laser, require configuration in the operating system to function
properly. Linux supports a wide range of printers through its CUPS (Common UNIX Printing
System), which acts as a print server, managing print jobs and queues.

1. Types of Printers:
o Dot Matrix Printers: These printers use an impact mechanism with a print head
striking the ink ribbon to form characters on paper. They are typically used in
billing systems or environments requiring multi-copy documents.
o Laser Printers: These printers use laser technology to produce high-quality text
and images on paper. They are faster and more efficient compared to dot matrix
printers.

2. Printer Configuration in Linux:


o Linux systems provide tools like CUPS for installing and managing printers.
o Printer drivers can either be installed manually or automatically detected by the
system during configuration.
o The system assigns a queue to the printer for managing print jobs.

3. Steps in Configuring Printers:


o Ensure the printer is connected via USB, parallel port, or network.
o Add the printer to the system using GUI tools (e.g., Printer Settings in GNOME)
or the CUPS web interface.
o Set up the appropriate driver for the printer model.

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4. Printer Protocols:
o IPP (Internet Printing Protocol): Used for managing print jobs over a
network.
o LPD/LPR (Line Printer Daemon Protocol): A legacy protocol used for
simple print jobs.

5. Importance of Printer Setup in Linux:

Configuring printers is a fundamental skill for IT professionals managing Linux-based


systems in office environments. Proper configuration ensures smooth integration of
printing services in a Linux ecosystem.

6. Troubleshooting:
o Use lpstat and lpq commands to check the status of print jobs.
o Restart the CUPS service if the printer fails to respond:

sudo systemctl restart cups

o Ensure the correct driver is installed and the printer is properly connected.

Understanding printer installation and management in Linux equips students with practical
knowledge for real-world IT setups and troubleshooting.

Requirements:

• A Linux system with administrative access.


• Printer (dot matrix or laser).
• Appropriate printer driver.

Procedure:

1. Connect the Printer:


o Plug in the printer using a USB cable or connect it to the network.
2. Install Printer Drivers (if needed):
o Check if the driver is available in the Linux repository:

sudo apt-get install printer-driver-package-name

3. Add the Printer via Settings:


o Open Settings > Printers.
o Click Add Printer and select the connected printer.

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4. Test the Printer:
o Print a test page to verify the configuration.

Conclusion:

• Printer successfully installed and tested.

• Learned to install and configure a printer on a Linux system.

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