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Oracle Linux: How to Configure a New CUPS Printer

in Linux

Applies to:   

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Version N/A and later  

Linux x86-64


Goal

How to configure a printer using CUPS in Oracle Linux.


Solution 

Printing in Oracle Linux is usually done using CUPS service. 

Each printer configured in CUPS needs to have a specific driver (PPD) and device (backend).

Glossary of terms: 

PPD - PostScript Printer Description. Is a PostScript file that describe the entire set of features and capabilities of the printer. 


Filter - The CUPS filter interface provides a standard method for adding support for new document types or printers to CUPS. Each filter is capable of converting from one or more input formats to another format that can either be printed directly or piped into another filter to get it to a printable format.

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