Step-by-step – Add Printer Ubuntu Mate Desktop Guide

Adding Printer

3. 3. Accessing Printers

   Now access the Printers Manager Applet
   Simply searching for “printers” on Menu:

   

4. 4. Installing Printer

   And Add Printer in Ubuntu Mate
   So now the ‘Add Printer’ Button:

   

   But a USB connected and turned on Printer should be automatically discovered!
   In this case choose the Printer:

   

   Next Choose “Provide PPD File”:

   

   This Step is Needed for many Laser Printer New Models, but may be Used to Install Any Printer!
   Browsing for the PPD File Location:

   How to Find Printer PPD File Location on Ubuntu

   PPD Ubuntu File Location Searching
   

   Finally, the Printer should be Successfully Installed and Working!
   You may Print the Test Page to Check it Up: