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it_services:pf:printing [2014/03/31 12:00]
florido [About the available printers]
it_services:pf:printing [2017/03/23 13:42]
florido [HP Laserjet 600 M601 M602 Black&White]
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     * Laptops with cable connection might **install the printers** [[#​Installation if connected via ethernet cable| following these instructions]]     * Laptops with cable connection might **install the printers** [[#​Installation if connected via ethernet cable| following these instructions]]
  
-  * For machines connected to the network via **wireless**,​ one must connect **directly** to each printer and configure it. +  * **Wireless printing is disabled for security reasons.**<​del>​For machines connected to the network via **wireless**,​ one must connect **directly** to each printer and configure it. 
-    * [[#​Installation_if_connected_via_Wireless|Click here for installation instructions]]+    * [[#​Installation_if_connected_via_Wireless|Click here for installation instructions]]</​del>​
  
 ===== About the available printers ===== ===== About the available printers =====
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 ^ Printer Name ^ Duplex ^ Colour ^ Paper size ^ Location ​           ^ Notes               ^ hostname ^ ^ Printer Name ^ Duplex ^ Colour ^ Paper size ^ Location ​           ^ Notes               ^ hostname ^
-^ lw1          | Yes    | No     | A4         | Room B315a          ​| ​                    | lw1.hep.lu.se | +^ lw1          | Yes    | No     | A4         | Room A404          ​| ​                    | lw1.hep.lu.se | 
-^ lw4          | Yes    | No     | A4         | Room B315a          | Paper feeder broken. use only for drafts. | newprinter.matfys.lth.se | +^ clw2         | Yes    | Yes    | A4         | Room A404          ​| ​                    | clw2.hep.lu.se |
-^ clw1         | Yes    | Yes    | A4         | Room B315a          | Old colour printer. Low memory. Use only for drafts. | clw1.hep.lu.se | +
-^ clw1_trans ​  | Yes    | Yes    | A4         | Room B315a          | Old colour printer, transparencies. Not in use anymore. | clw1.hep.lu.se | +
-^ clw2         | Yes    | Yes    | A4         | Room B315a          ​| ​                    | clw2.hep.lu.se |+
 ^ Ricoh        | Yes    | Yes    | A3/A4      | Entré - Fysikum Reception | :!: Printing on this machine will be billed to our division. Use only if strictly needed. | fysik-printer.fysik.lu.se | ^ Ricoh        | Yes    | Yes    | A3/A4      | Entré - Fysikum Reception | :!: Printing on this machine will be billed to our division. Use only if strictly needed. | fysik-printer.fysik.lu.se |
 ^ :::        | :::    | :::    | :::      | ::: | This machine is only accessible from workstations. To access it with other machines contact Florido. | ::: | ^ :::        | :::    | :::    | :::      | ::: | This machine is only accessible from workstations. To access it with other machines contact Florido. | ::: |
  
  
-The printer ''​lw4'',​ is the **default** printer. It will be used if no printer is specified.+The printer ''​lw1'',​ is the **default** printer. It will be used if no printer is specified.
  
  
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 To print to another printer (newprinter in this example) use To print to another printer (newprinter in this example) use
  
-  lpr -P newprinter ​file.ps+  lpr -P lw1 file.ps
  
 To see what is in the print queue To see what is in the print queue
  
   lpq   lpq
-  lpq -P copy-t+  lpq -P clw2
  
 To remove all your printouts from the queue To remove all your printouts from the queue
  
   lprm -   lprm -
-  lprm - -P newprinter+  lprm - -P clw2
  
 == Duplex/​simplex == == Duplex/​simplex ==
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 You can combine the options, like in the following example You can combine the options, like in the following example
  
-  lpr -P newprinter ​-o prettyprint -o number-up=2 file.ps+  lpr -P lw1 -o prettyprint -o number-up=2 file.ps
  
 == Other useful utilities == == Other useful utilities ==
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 gv or ghostview, is the number one program to check a ps-file before printing it. It can save many trees gv or ghostview, is the number one program to check a ps-file before printing it. It can save many trees
  
- 
- 
-==== To print to the Copier Canon C5255i ==== 
- 
-The copier can only operate with codes. There are two codes depending on the faculty you belong. ​ 
-Please do not switch queues. 
- 
-**If the queue you're using doesn'​t work. please contact me.** 
- 
-If you don't know the code, contact Katarina. 
- 
-=== Linux Workstations and Clusters === 
- 
-The following copier queues should be used on **workstations**:​ 
- 
-^ Use this queue... ​ ^ ... if you belong to   ​^ ​ 
-| **copy-n** ​            | N-fak                  |  
-| **copy-t** ​            | LTH                    | 
- 
- 
-If you experience problems printing from KDE or command line, follow these instructions:​ 
- 
-== Kde: == 
- 
-  - Go to //Print// 
-  - select the copy machine (either //copy-n// or //copy-t// depending which faculty you are) 
-  - choose //​Properties -> Advanced// 
-  - Scroll the menu until you find <​code>​User Password (max ...) 
-User ID (max)</​code>​ and set both to ''​None''​ 
- 
-== Commandline:​ == 
- 
-To pass the codes to the print queue (should not be needed after you do the 
-KDE thing above, but in any case): 
- 
-''​lpr -o UserID=<​code>​ -o UserPassword=<​code>​ -Pcopy-t yourfile''​ 
- 
-It seems the driver for this printer is different than the previous one 
-and KDE always tries to fallback to some weird default. 
- 
----- 
  
 ==== To check the print server status ==== ==== To check the print server status ====
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 The print server status can only be seen when connected via **cable**. The print server status can only be seen when connected via **cable**.
  
-Click this link: http://​cups.matfys.lth.se:631/+Click this link: http://​cups.hep.lu.se:631/
  
 ---- ----
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 === GNU/Linux === === GNU/Linux ===
  
-Get to the Matfys ​print room and note the printer ​names. You will need those later.+Get to the print room where the printer is located ​and note the printer ​Model Name and hostnames. You will need those later.
  
 There are four ways of installing the drivers: There are four ways of installing the drivers:
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 When asked for the printer, choose to add a **network printer** and type in the URL: When asked for the printer, choose to add a **network printer** and type in the URL:
  
-  ipp://cups.matfys.lth.se:​631/​printers/<​printername>​+  ipp://cups.hep.lu.se:​631/​printers/<​printername>​
   ​   ​
 e.g. e.g.
  
-  ipp://cups.matfys.lth.se:​631/​printers/​maria+  ipp://cups.hep.lu.se:​631/​printers/​lw1
   ​   ​
 Repeat the above for each printer you want to add. Repeat the above for each printer you want to add.
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 Root privileges: needed Root privileges: needed
  
-:!: This solution might prevent you to use printers outside ​Matfys. Use it only if you know where to put your hands.+:!: This solution might prevent you to use printers outside ​the Particle Physics division. Use it only if you know where to put your hands.
  
 Follow these steps: Follow these steps:
  
   - become root and shut down cups (may vary depending on distribution):​ <​code>​sudo service cups stop</​code> ​   - become root and shut down cups (may vary depending on distribution):​ <​code>​sudo service cups stop</​code> ​
-  - add this line to ''/​etc/​cups/​client.conf''​ (create it if it doesn'​t exist): <​code>​ServerName cups.matfys.lth.se</​code>​+  - add this line to ''/​etc/​cups/​client.conf''​ (create it if it doesn'​t exist): <​code>​ServerName cups.hep.lu.se</​code>​
   - test with ''​lpstat -a'',​ you should see the list of all configured printers.   - test with ''​lpstat -a'',​ you should see the list of all configured printers.
  
-If you use this, remember to comment out the ServerName line in client.conf and restart cups if you travel to a  location outside ​Matfys.+If you use this, remember to comment out the ServerName line in client.conf and restart cups if you travel to a  location outside ​Particle Physics.
  
 == 4) Evil and Time-consuming == == 4) Evil and Time-consuming ==
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 e.g. e.g.
  
-  socket://maria.matfys.lth.se:9100 +  socket://lw1.hep.lu.se:9100 
-  http://maria.matfys.lth.se+  http://lw1.hep.lu.se
  
 === Windows === === Windows ===
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   - Go to Printers and Faxes and add a new printer   - Go to Printers and Faxes and add a new printer
   - When asked for a new printer, select network printer (TCP/IP)   - When asked for a new printer, select network printer (TCP/IP)
-  - Add the printer this way: <​code>​http://​cups.matfys.lth.se:​631/​printers/​printername</​code>​ e.g. <​code>​http://​cups.matfys.lth.se:​631/​printers/​maria</​code>​+  - Add the printer this way: <​code>​http://​cups.hep.lu.se:​631/​printers/​printername</​code>​ e.g. <​code>​http://​cups.hep.lu.se:​631/​printers/​lw1</​code>​
   - You will be asked for drivers. If you're lucky, they'​re on Windows Update, if you're not, find them yourself by looking at the vendor'​s website.   - You will be asked for drivers. If you're lucky, they'​re on Windows Update, if you're not, find them yourself by looking at the vendor'​s website.
   - When the drivers have been installed, you should be able to use the printer.   - When the drivers have been installed, you should be able to use the printer.
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 ==== Installation if connected via Wireless ==== ==== Installation if connected via Wireless ====
- 
-:!: **NOTE:** it is NOT possible to install ''​printer.matfys.lth.se''​ via wireless. :!: 
  
 The best is to book a time with me if you need to install. The best is to book a time with me if you need to install.
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 If you really want to do yourself: If you really want to do yourself:
  
-Root privileges: might be needed if you need to install new drivers+Root/​Admin ​privileges: might be needed if you need to install new drivers
  
 Install the printer drivers yourself, and then install the printer by using its hostname. Install the printer drivers yourself, and then install the printer by using its hostname.
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 This may vary depending on the printer vendor, and Linux may or may not have the drivers. This may vary depending on the printer vendor, and Linux may or may not have the drivers.
-A list of tested working drivers is provided [[#|here]]+A list of tested working drivers is provided [[#Drivers|here]]
  
 All you need to do is to provide the hostname of the printer. In most cases it will work if you use All you need to do is to provide the hostname of the printer. In most cases it will work if you use
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 e.g. e.g.
  
-  socket://copy.matfys.lth.se:9100 +  socket://lw1.hep.lu.se:9100 
-  http://copy.matfys.lth.se+  http://clw2.hep.lu.se
  
  
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 ===== Drivers =====  ===== Drivers ===== 
  
-==== HP Laserjet 600 M601 black and white ====+==== HP Laserjet 600 M601 M602 Black&​White ​====
  
-Hostnames: ''​printer.matfys.lth.se'';''​maria.matfys.lth.se''​+Hostname: ''​lw1.hep.lu.se''​
  
-:!: NOTE: This printer can ONLY work if connected to the **cable** network:!:+One must accept ​the license to download these drivers.
  
-  ​* For **MS Windows**: [[http://h20566.www2.hp.com/​portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/psi/swdDetails/?​sp4ts.oid=5036601&spf_p.tpst=swdMain&spf_p.prp_swdMain=wsrp-navigationalState%3Didx%253D%257CswItem%253Dlj_98928_2%257CswEnvOID%253D4063%257CitemLocale%253D%257CswLang%253D%257Cmode%253D%257Caction%253DdriverDocument&javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken|HP page]], click the "​Download"​ button.+If the links below are outdated, please refer to the main source on the HP website: [[http://​h20564.www2.hp.com/​hpsc/​swd/​public/​readIndex?​sp4ts.oid=5254096&​lang=en&​cc=us#​Z7_3054ICK0K8UDA0AQC11TA930S6|HP page]] 
 + 
 +  ​* For **MS Windows**: ​Choose the proper Windows version (7/8/10) and architecture (32bit/​64bit)) 
 +    *  I recommend the PCL6 driver for maximum control on the device 
 +      * [[http://h20564.www2.hp.com/​hpsc/swd/public/detail?​sp4ts.oid=5254096&​swItemId=ds_99374_16&​swEnvOid=4063|Win 7 64bit here]]  
 +      * [[http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/​swd/​public/detail?sp4ts.oid=5254096&swItemId=ds_99374_16&swEnvOid=4192|Win 10 64 bit here]] 
 +    * or the Universal PS driver if you need to print PS or DVI documents as well  
 +      * [[http://​h20564.www2.hp.com/​hpsc/​swd/​public/​detail?​sp4ts.oid=5254096&swItemId=ds_99376_16&​swEnvOid=4063|Win 7 64bit here]] 
 +      * [[http://​h20564.www2.hp.com/​hpsc/​swd/​public/​detail?​sp4ts.oid=5254096&swItemId=ds_99376_16&​swEnvOid=4192|Win 10 64 bit here]] 
 +  * For **Mac OS X** : [[http://​h20564.www2.hp.com/​hpsc/​swd/​public/​detail?​sp4ts.oid=5254096&​swItemId=lj_98930_1&​swEnvOid=219|Here]]
   * For **GNU/​Linux**:​ Drivers should be in the distribution repositories,​ but if not, follow the instructions here: [[http://​hplipopensource.com/​hplip-web/​gethplip.html|HPLIP driver]]   * For **GNU/​Linux**:​ Drivers should be in the distribution repositories,​ but if not, follow the instructions here: [[http://​hplipopensource.com/​hplip-web/​gethplip.html|HPLIP driver]]
-  * For **Mac OS X** [[http://​h20566.www2.hp.com/​portal/​site/​hpsc/​template.PAGE/​public/​psi/​swdDetails/?​sp4ts.oid=5036601&​spf_p.tpst=swdMain&​spf_p.prp_swdMain=wsrp-navigationalState%3Didx%253D%257CswItem%253Dlj_126116_2%257CswEnvOID%253D4159%257CitemLocale%253D%257CswLang%253D8%257Cmode%253D%257Caction%253DdriverDocument&​javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&​javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken|HP page]] 
  
-==== Copier Canon C5255i ==== 
  
-Hostname: ''​copy.matfys.lth.se''​+==== HP Laserjet 500 color M551  ====
  
-One must accept the license to load these drivers.+Hostname: ''​clw2.hep.lu.se''​
  
-  * For **MS Windows**: http://​files.canon-europe.com/​files/​soft44716/​software/​o141h1en_w_pcl2110_32_64.exe +One must accept ​the license ​to download these drivers.
-  * For **GNU/​Linux**:​ CQue driver version 2.0.6, should be in your distribution repositories. If not, get if from [[http://​software.canon-europe.com/​software/​0044596.asp?​model= | Canon website]] +
-  * For **Mac OS X**: +
-    * Canon UFR II proprietary driver, should suit most of needs: +
-      * http://​software.canon-europe.com/​software/​0044814.asp?​model= +
-    * These other drivers you might want to try if unsuccessful with the above or willing ​to install some other specific functionality:​ +
-      * Fax: http://​software.canon-europe.com/​software/​0044789_0011101.asp?​model= +
-      * PS driver: http://​software.canon-europe.com/​software/​0044055_0011101.asp?​model= +
-      * PS driver (office): http://​software.canon-europe.com/​software/​0044800_0011101.asp?​model= Not sure how this one differs from the above. +
-==== Multifunction Canon iSENSYS MFC 8540C ====+
  
-Hostname: ''​newprinter.matfys.lth.se''​ +  ​For **MS Windows**: [[http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/psi/​swdDetails/?sp4ts.oid=4184891&​spf_p.tpst=swdMain&​spf_p.prp_swdMain=wsrp-navigationalState%3Didx%253D%257CswItem%253Dlj_98544_2%257CswEnvOID%253D4063%257CitemLocale%253D%257CswLang%253D%257Cmode%253D%257Caction%253DdriverDocument&javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetokenHP site ]] 
- +  * For **Mac OS X**: [[http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/psi/​swdDetails/?sp4ts.oid=4184891&​spf_p.tpst=swdMain&​spf_p.prp_swdMain=wsrp-navigationalState%3Didx%253D%257CswItem%253Dlj_126159_2%257CswEnvOID%253D219%257CitemLocale%253D%257CswLang%253D%257Cmode%253D%257Caction%253DdriverDocument&javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetokenHP site ]] 
-  ​* **MS Windows ​32 bit**: [[http://www.canon.se/Support/Consumer_Products/products/Fax__Multifunctionals/Laser/LaserBase_MF_series/i-SENSYS_MF8540Cdn.aspx?DLtcmuri=tcm:87-1102085&page=1&type=download ​Canon Website]] +  * For **GNU/​Linux**: Drivers should be in the distribution repositories,​ but if not, follow the instructions here: [[http://hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/gethplip.html|HPLIP driver]]
-  * **MS Windows 64 bit**: [[http://www.canon.se/Support/Consumer_Products/products/Fax__Multifunctionals/Laser/LaserBase_MF_series/i-SENSYS_MF8540Cdn.aspx?DLtcmuri=tcm:87-1102085&page=1&type=download ​Canon Website]] +
-  * **MAC OS X**: Has been reported to work with the **default PCL driver**. +
-  * **GNU/​Linux**:​ [[http://www.canon.se/Support/Consumer_Products/​products/​Fax__Multifunctionals/​Laser/​LaserBase_MF_series/​i-SENSYS_MF8540Cdn.aspx?​DLtcmuri=tcm:​87-1072447&​page=1&​type=download ​|Canon Website]]+
  
  
-> :?:  Is my Windows 32 or 64 bits? 
->> :!: [[http://​windows.microsoft.com/​en-us/​windows/​32-bit-and-64-bit-windows#​1TC=windows-7 |Check Microsoft Knowledge Base here ]] 
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