How to Print in Linux
If you recently installed a Linux distribution, you might have noticed that your Windows or Mac printer does not work by simply plugging it in and installing software from the disc provided by the manufacturer. This doesn't mean that you need to buy a new printer specifically designed for Linux to print documents and pictures. You should be able to use most printers with your Linux computer.
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Set up your printer to work with your Linux distribution. The exact steps depend on your printer's model number and manufacturer, as well as your Linux distribution. Generally, you need to install Linux drivers for your printer and any required libraries that the drivers need. You can normally find help from the community sites for your distribution.
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Click the "File" menu from within a program after your printer is set up. Select "Print." In most programs, you can also press "Ctrl" and "P" to print.
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Open a terminal session to print a specific document from the command line. Type "lpr" followed by the path to the file, then press "Enter." For example, type "lpr /home/test.txt" to print a text file called "test" in the home directory. You can use options between "lpr" and the filename as well. For example, "lpr #5 /home/test.txt" prints five copies of the document.
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