Set up Printers at Parker 220 and Parker 255 for Fall 2024 for Linux machines

Quick Start

For those who prefer a quick setup:

Details Instructions

Parker 220 - Model: Konica Minolta 850i

Basic information

Steps of setup printers

Open a terminal and run the following commands:

  1. Install CUPS (if it's not already installed): sudo apt update && sudo apt install cups
  2. Download the driver: wget http://webhome.auburn.edu/~lzc0091/KO950iUX.ppd -O ~/KO950iUX.ppd
  3. Add the printer with lapadmin: sudo lpadmin -p Parker220 -E -v ipp://131.204.45.176/ipp/print -P ~/KO950iUX.ppd
  4. Verify the printer: lpstat -p Parker220
  5. Optionally,
    1. Set the printer as default: lpoptions -d Parker220
    2. You can print the test page: lp -d Parker220 /etc/nsswitch.conf
    3. Remove the driver to leave no footprint: rm ~/KO950iUX.ppd

Note: The printer is named as Parker220. You can choose a different name by modifying the above command.

Parker 255 - Model: Konica Minolta 850i

Similar to the Parker 220, but with a different IP address.