MX Linux 19 Add Printer QuickStart Guide

Adding Printer

3. 3. Installing CUPS

   And to Install CUPS in MX Linux
   Simply run:

   sudo apt install cups cups-client cups-filters cups-ipp-utils

4. 4. Running CUPS

   Then to Start CUPS Service
   Execute:

   sudo service cups start

   And to Enable it at Boot:

   sudo systemctl enable cups

5. 5. Adding Printer

   Finally, to Add Printer
   First, Choose Printers:

   

   Then “Add” New Printer:

   

   And then your USB connected and turned on Device should be automatically Discovered:

   

   Otherwise you may need to specify Network location.
   Now select “Provide PPD File” Driver:

   

   How to Find Printer PPD File Location on Linux

   GNU/Linux PPD File Location

   How to Find PPD File Location on GNU/Linux

   And browse for the PPD location:

   

   Or Browse for the “Printer Drivers Database”.
   Finally, the Printer should be Successfully Installed and Working on System!

So Now I’m truly Happy if My Guide could Help you to Add Printer MX Linux 19!