Computer users have differing needs, for some printing is important. Adding a printer to Linux may seem different from other operating systems. If you're buying a printer avoid Lexmark as these have the worst compatibility with Linux. This article assumes you have a printer.
Steps
- Turn on your printer and connect it to your computer.
- Turn on your computer and see if it detects your printer automatically.
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- If it does not appear automatically, go through the add printer wizard as superuser. Click administrator mode (enter your password) and you will have a red border.
Superuser - Click Add, then new printer to launch the wizard.
KDE wizard - Choose your connection type.
