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Download the PPD file.
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Login as a superuser (or use "sudo" option if required).
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Check if pre-required procedures are completed
For Ubuntu8.04/8.04.1
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Install the ppd file.
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***Note For Ubuntu : Use "/usr/share/ppd" folder instead of "/usr/share/cups/model" folder.
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Turn on the printer and connect the usb or network cable to your device.
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Open the terminal and go to the directory where the ppd installer is.
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Unzip the ppd installer.
Command : gunzip (ppd-installer-name)
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Copy the ppd file to the folder CUPS refers.
Command : cp (ppd-filename) /usr/share/ppd
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Set permissions for the ppd file.
Command : chmod 644 /usr/share/cups/model/(ppd-filename)
Command : chown root:root /usr/share/cups/model/(ppd-filename)
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Restart CUPS.
Command : /etc/init.d/cupsys restart
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Configure your printer on the CUPS web interface.
(for USB Connection)
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Open a web browser and go to http://localhost:631/admin.
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Click "Add Printer" and set the following parameters.
- Name of your printer device |
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for Name and Description |
- Your printer device |
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for Device |
- Brother |
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for Make/Manufacturer Selection |
- Printer-driver's name |
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for Model/Driver Selection |
Check if the Device URI of your printer is "usb://Brother/(your printer's model name)"
If the device URI is different from the example above, please go to "Modify Printer Menu" to select proper device and driver.
(for Network Connection)
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Open a web browser and go to http://localhost:631/printer.
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Click "Modify Printer" and set following parameters.
- LPD/LPR Host or Printer |
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for Device |
- lpd://(Your printer's IP address)/binary_p1 |
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for Device URI |
- Brother |
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for Make/Manufacturer Selection |
- Printer-driver's name |
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for Model/Driver Selection |
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Try a test print.
Open a text editor, write something and select "print" form the menu.
Please refer the FAQ pages also for other information.