Linux: Printer Commands

Linux: Printer Commands

Using the Printconf command (Printer Configuration)

Install printer: printconf

To see printers: lpstat -p

After configuring printers, export printer settings to another machine:
printconf-tui –Xexport > printers.ppd

Copy file to new computer then import:
printconf-tui –Ximport < printers.pdd

After setting up printers restart cups.
service cups restart

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