CUPS is a software system that provides a print server to allow printing from your Linux machine. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install CUPS on Debian Latest.
Before we begin, ensure you have:
Follow the steps below to install CUPS on Debian Latest:
Open the terminal on your Debian machine.
Update the package list:
sudo apt update
Install CUPS using the command below:
sudo apt-get install cups
During CUPS installation, you will be prompted to choose whether or not you want to install the CUPS web interface. Choose "Yes" to install it.
Once the installation is complete, start the CUPS service with the following command:
sudo systemctl start cups
To verify that CUPS has been installed correctly and is running, visit the CUPS web interface at the following URL:
http://localhost:631
You should see the CUPS administrative interface.
Follow the steps below to configure CUPS and add a printer:
Open the CUPS administrative interface in your web browser by visiting:
http://localhost:631
Under the Administration tab, click on Add Printer.
Follow the prompts to add your printer to CUPS.
After adding the printer, configure its settings as needed, such as print quality, paper size, and whether it is shared with other computers on your network.
When you have finished configuring your printer, print a test page to ensure that it is working correctly.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install CUPS on Debian Latest and configure your printer. Printing from your Debian Linux machine should now be straightforward.
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