Install printer
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Install printer

Specifically, install a Brother HL-2280DW on the LAN using CUPS.

  1. Connect to CUPS user interface

    Give your user account to lpadmin group. sudo usermod -a -G lpadmin yourname

    Browse to CUPS web interface admin page: http://localhost:631/admin

    Log in with username and password

  2. Add printer

    Click Add Printer in the web interface.

    Find the printer on the local network with lpinfo. lpinfo --include-schemes dnssd -v

    Fill out the form. When the connection string is garbled, use the result of lpinfo. For driver, select Generic PCL.