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title: "Using the Purdue Printers"
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description: "How to Add and Use the Purdue Printers on Linux"
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date: "2024-08-16"
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author: "i_lost_my_bagel"
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---
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## Install CUPS
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CUPS is the printing system used on Unix-like operating systems such as Linux, macOS, and the various BSDs.
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### Ubuntu/Debian
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```
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sudo apt install cups
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```
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### RHEL/Fedora
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```
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sudo yum install cups
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```
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### Arch Linux
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```
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sudo pacman -S cups
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```
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## Enable the CUPS Service on Boot
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```
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sudo systemctl enable cups
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```
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## Add and Configure the Black & White Printer
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In a web browser, go to [http://localhost:631/](http://localhost:631/)
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Click _Administration_ | _Add Printer_ | _LPD/LPR Host or Printer_ | _Continue_
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Set the _Connection_ URL to
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```
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lpd://[email protected]:515/itap-printing
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```
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Click _Continue_
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Name The Printer `itap-printing` and set the Description to something like `Purdue Black & White Printing`
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Click _Continue_ | _Generic_ | _Continue_ | _Generic PostScript Printer_ | _Add Printer_ | _Query Printer for Default Options_
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## Add and Configure the Color Printer
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In a web browser, go to [http://localhost:631/](http://localhost:631/)
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Click _Administration_ | _Add Printer_ | _LPD/LPR Host or Printer_ | _Continue_
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Set the _Connection_ URL to
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```
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lpd://[email protected]:515/itap-colorprinting
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```
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Substitute PURDUE_USERNAME for your Purdue Career Account username.
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Click _Continue_
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Name The Printer `itap-colorprinting` and set the Description to something like `Purdue Color Printing`
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Click _Continue_ | _Generic_ | _Continue_ | _Generic PostScript Printer_ | _Add Printer_ | _Query Printer for Default Options_
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## Releasing the Print Job
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In a web brower, go to https://wpvapppcprt01.itap.purdue.edu:9192/user and login with your Career Account username and password.
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Click _Jobs Pending Release_ | _Print_ and then select a printer.

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