How to Install CUPS on Linux Mint Latest

CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) is a free and open-source printing system that allows you to print documents and images from your Linux system. In this tutorial, we'll learn how to install CUPS on Linux Mint Latest using the command line.

Here are the steps:

1. Open the Terminal: To open the Terminal, click on the menu button on the bottom left corner of your desktop and search for "Terminal" in the search bar. Alternatively, press the "Ctrl+Alt+T" keys on your keyboard.

2. Update Your System: Before installing CUPS, it's a good idea to update your system. Run the following command to update:

sudo apt update

3. Install CUPS: Now we're ready to install CUPS. Run the following command to install CUPS:

sudo apt install cups

4. Start and Enable CUPS: Once installed, start the CUPS service and enable it to start automatically on system boot using the following commands:

sudo systemctl start cups
sudo systemctl enable cups

5. Add Your User to the lpadmin Group: To manage printers using CUPS, you need to be a member of the "lpadmin" group. Run the following command to add your user to the "lpadmin" group:

sudo usermod -aG lpadmin yourusername

Replace "yourusername" with your actual username.

6. Access the CUPS Web Interface: You can access the CUPS web interface by opening your web browser and going to "http://localhost:631". From the web interface, you can manage printers, print jobs, and configure CUPS according to your needs.

That's it! You now have CUPS installed on your Linux Mint Latest system. You can start printing your documents and images using your newly installed printing system.

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