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Akisame
Asked: 2016-11-01 08:29:08 +0800 CST

Install printer using custom ppd file on Ubuntu 16.04

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I want to use the printers at my work but I need to used a custom ppd file. On Ubuntu 14.04 I could select provide ppd file but this option has been removed from Ubuntu 16.04.
What is the new method to add ppd files?

16.04

1 Answers

  1. This worked for me in 16.10 :

    Install CUPS:

    sudo apt-get install cups cups-client

    then make sure you user belongs to the lpadmin group:

    sudo adduser $USER lpadmin

    Reload CUPS:

    sudo service cups restart

    You then access CUPS via this address : http://localhost:631/

    Click "Add Printer" and follow through: you will see an option to use a PPD file.

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