CUPS Client

With the CUPS client, thin clients can print via a CUPS server on the network. The CUPS server requires Linux and can be managed via a web interface http://<ihr Server>:631 .

Setting up the CUPS server

1. Check whether Linux drivers are available for the printer. Free drivers are available for many models; view them in the printer database openprinting.org.
2. Install a Linux server if one isn't already available.
3. Install the CUPS server — use the packages provided by the Linux distribution.
   
4. Manage the CUPS server/printer under, e.g., http://localhost:631

Further information: wiki:ubuntuusers — CUPS

A CUPS server is pre-installed in the openthinclient Virtual Appliance.

Set up the CUPS client.

1. Open the Printer settings in the menu and click Add New.
2. Enter a name and select the type CUPS client. If the type isn't available, install the cups-client package.
3. Enter the IP address of the CUPS server.
4. Assign the printer to a thin client or location.

Configuration