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How to use the Makers Local printer in a few easy steps:
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Current printer: '''Carol'''. Canon ImageRunner Advanced C2020.
  
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Standard disclaimer, only tried on Debian, WOMB, YMMV, and Good Luck.
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== Add it ==
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=== Proxied (easiest to use) ===
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Follow the instructions on the sign labeled "FEED ME PRINT JOBS". It's near the printer.
  
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Fetch these packages from Brother:
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=== Direct CUPS ===
  
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http://solutions.brother.com/linux/sol/printer/linux/lpr_drivers.html for the lpr drivers, and http://solutions.brother.com/linux/sol/printer/linux/cups_drivers.html for the cups wrapper.
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Address: 10.56.1.99
  
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and select the appropriate (MFC-7220) files. You need both.
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Compatible cups driver: Canon imageRunner C2550 Foomatic/Postscript. Double sided printing works.
  
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Install the LPR drivers first, using dpkg. This should complete without errors.
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Cups may also display a 2020 and 2020i driver, but these don't work.
  
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The second package requires this directory, but does not create it, and fails.
 
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Do this, as a workaround before installing the cups wrapper:
 
  
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mkdir /usr/share/cups/model
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== Ink ==
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* Cartridges are about $140 for a variety pack of 4: Toner Cartridge Set for Canon ImageRunner Advance C2020 C2030 3782B003AA GPR36 http://r.ebay.com/ZVFbM7
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* Toner Refills (We've never tried this) are about $30 less, but come with risk of breaking the cartridge or making a mess
  
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Then install the cupswrapper package with dpkg.
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=== 2017 [http://r.ebay.com/ZVFbM7 Ink Order] ===
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Status:  Ordered on 2017.05.05.  Should be here in a week or two.
  
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After this step you should be able to see the printer in gnome print dialogs, and it should work over USB.
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* Phil $30 (paid via SC)
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* Michele $10 (paid via SC)
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To make it work over the network (wired only):
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* Jeff $10
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Go to http://localhost:631 to configure cups.
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* Travis $20 (paid via SC)
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Go to the printers tab, and click modify printer. Set it up to work on appsocket/hp jet direct, and set the URI to socket://10.56.1.224:9100
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* Tyler $20 (paid via SC)
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* Norm $15
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Try printing.
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* Lisa $10 (paid via cash)
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* Barbara $10
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* Jessie $15 (paid via SC)
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Total $140 / $140

Latest revision as of 14:42, 10 May 2017

Current printer: Carol. Canon ImageRunner Advanced C2020.

Add it

Proxied (easiest to use)

Follow the instructions on the sign labeled "FEED ME PRINT JOBS". It's near the printer.

Direct CUPS

Address: 10.56.1.99

Compatible cups driver: Canon imageRunner C2550 Foomatic/Postscript. Double sided printing works.

Cups may also display a 2020 and 2020i driver, but these don't work.


Ink

  • Cartridges are about $140 for a variety pack of 4: Toner Cartridge Set for Canon ImageRunner Advance C2020 C2030 3782B003AA GPR36 http://r.ebay.com/ZVFbM7
  • Toner Refills (We've never tried this) are about $30 less, but come with risk of breaking the cartridge or making a mess

2017 Ink Order

Status: Ordered on 2017.05.05. Should be here in a week or two.

  • Phil $30 (paid via SC)
  • Michele $10 (paid via SC)
  • Jeff $10
  • Travis $20 (paid via SC)
  • Tyler $20 (paid via SC)
  • Norm $15
  • Lisa $10 (paid via cash)
  • Barbara $10
  • Jessie $15 (paid via SC)

Total $140 / $140

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