Printers

Use these instructions to set up the common printers (including scanner option) of our Institute on your computer.

If you are using Linux, follow this step-by-step guide!

If you are using Windows, follow this step-by-step guide!

Use these instructions if you want to set up your own printer on your computer.

If you are using Linux, go to localhost:631 wit a browser, click Administration, then Add printer, and follow the instructions. When your computer asks for the printer type, choose Have PPD and use the PPD file supplied below (you have to save it on your disk in advance).
Click here for a step-by-step guide to installing printers in Linux

If you are running Windows on your computer, you'll have to download the printer drivers from the respective manufacturers' internet homepages. The tables below will help you choose the right driver. After downloading the drivers, click Settings in the Start meny, then choose Printers and faxes. In the File menu, you'll find Add printer. Choose Local printer, and then Add a TCP/IP port. When prompted for the printer model, choose Have disk, and choose the previously downloaded and uncompressed driver. Click here for a step-by-step guide to installing printers in Windows