Dell 2150cn User Guide

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However, sometimes you can print only from the default queue depending on 
the application (for example Mozilla). In these cases, before you start printing, 
set queue you want to print to as the default queue. For information on 
specifying the default queue, see Setting the Default Queue.
Setting the Default Queue
1Select Applications System Tools Terminal.
2Type the following command in the terminal window.
Specifying the Printing Options
You can specify the printing options such as color mode or double-sided 
printing.
1
Open the URL http://localhost:631 using a web browser.
2Click Manage Printers.
3Click Configure Printer of the queue for which you want to specify the 
printing options.
4Type root as the user name, and type the administrator password.
5Specify the required settings, and click Continue.
The message 
Printer xxx has been configured successfully. appears.
The setting is complete. 
Uninstalling the Printer Driver
1Select Applications System Tools Terminal.
2Type the following command in the terminal window to delete the print 
queue.
su
(Type the administrator password)
lpadmin -d (Type the queue name)
 
						

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3Repeat the command above for all queues for the same model.
4Type the following command in the terminal window.
The printer driver is uninstalled.
Operation on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Setup Overview
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10:
1
Install the printer driver.
2Set up the print queue.
3Specify the default queue.
4Specify the printing options.
Installing the Printer Driver
1Double-click Dell-2150-Color-Printer-x.x-x.i686.rpm in the Drivers and 
Utilities
 CD.
2Type the administrator password, and click Install.
Installation starts. When the installation is complete, the window is 
automatically closed.
su
(Type the administrator password)
/usr/sbin/lpadmin -x (Type the print queue name)
su
(Type the administrator password)
rpm -e Dell-2150cn-Color-Printer
 
						

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Setting Up the Queue
To execute printing, you must set up the print queue on your workstation.
1
Select Computer More Applications... and select Ya S T on the 
Application Browser.
2Type the administrator password.
YaST Control Center is activated.
3Select Hardware on YaST Control Center, and select Printer.
4Printer setup: Autodetected printers is activated.
For network connections:
aClick Add.
bSelect Network Printers as Printer Type, and click Next.
cSelect the Print via LPD-Style Network Server as Printer Type, and 
click 
Next.
dType the IP address of the printer in Host name of the printer server. 
eType the name of the printer queue in Name of the remote queue, and 
click 
Next.
fType the printer name in Name for printing.
 NOTE: The Description of Printer and Location of Printer do not have to 
be specified.
g
Select the Do Local Filtering check box, and click Next.
hSelect DELL as Select manufacturer. Select 2150cn Color Laser as 
Select Model, and click Next.
iConfirm the settings in Edit configuration, and click OK.
For USB connections:
aSelect Dell 2150cn Color Printer on USB 
(//Dell/2150cn%20Color%20Printer or /dev/usblp*) as Available 
are, and click Configure….
bConfirm the settings in Edit configuration, and click OK.
5Click Finish.
 
						

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Printing From the Applications
When you have finished setting up the queue you can print jobs from the 
applications. Start the print job from the application, and specify the queue in 
the print dialog box. 
However, sometimes you can print only from the default queue depending on 
the application (for example Mozilla). In these cases, before you start printing, 
set queue you want to print to as the default queue. For information on 
specifying the default queue, see Setting the Default Queue.
Setting the Default Queue
1To activate the Printer setup: Autodetected printers, do the following.
aSelect Computer More Applications... and select Ya S T  on the 
Application Browser.
bType the administrator password.
YaST Control Center is activated.
cSelect Hardware on YaST Control Center, and select Printer.
2Select the printer you want to set to default on the Printer Configuration, 
and select 
Set default in Other button menu.
3Click Finish.
Specifying the Printing Options
You can specify the printing options such as color mode or double-sided 
printing.
1
Open a web browser.
2Ty p e  http://localhost:631/admin in Location, and press the  key.
3Ty p e  root as the user name, and type the administrator password.
The 
CUPS window appears.
 NOTE: Set the password for authority as the printer administrator before setting the 
printer queue. If you have not set it, go to Setting the Password for Authority as the 
Printer Administrator.
4Click Manage Printers.
5Specify the required settings, and click Continue.
 
						

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The message Printer xxx has been configured successfully. appears.
The setting is complete. Execute printing from the application.
Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator
You must set the password for authority as the printer administrator to do 
operations as the printer administrator.
1
Select ComputerMore Applications... and select Konsole on the 
Application Browser.
2Type the following command in the terminal window.
Uninstalling the Printer Driver
1Select Computer More Applications... and select Konsole on the 
Application Browser.
2Type the following command in the terminal window to delete the print 
queue.
3Repeat the command above for all queues for the same model.
4Type the following command in the terminal window.
su
(Type the administrator password)
lppasswd -g sys -a root
(Type the password for authority as the printer administrator after the 
Enter password prompt.)
(Retype the password for authority as the printer administrator after the 
Enter password again prompt.)
su
(Type the administrator password)
/usr/sbin/lpadmin -x (Type the printer queue name)
 
						

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The printer driver is uninstalled.
Operation on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11
Setup Overview
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11:
1
Install the printer driver.
2Set up the print queue.
3Specify the default queue.
4 Specify the printing options.
Installing the Printer Driver
1Double-click Dell-2150-Color-Printer-x.x-x.i686.rpm in the Drivers and 
Utilities
 CD.
2Type the administrator password, and click Continue.
Installation starts. When the installation is complete, the window is 
automatically closed.
Setting Up the Queue
To execute printing, you must set up the print queue on your workstation.
1
Select Computer More Applications..., and select Ya S T  on the 
Application Browser.
2Type the administrator password.
YaST Control Center is activated.
3Select Hardware on YaST Control Center, and select Printer.
The
 Printer Configurations dialog box opens.
su
(Type the administrator password)
rpm -e Dell-2150cn-Color-Printer
 
						

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For network connections:
aClick Add.
The
 Add New Printer Configuration dialog box opens.
bClick Connection Wizard.
The
 Connection Wizard dialog box opens.
cSelect Line Printer Daemon (LPD) Protocol from Access Network 
Printer or Printserver Box via
.
dType the IP address of the printer in IP Address or Host Name:.
eSelect Dell in the Select the printer manufacturer: drop-down menu.
fClick OK.
The 
Add New Printer Configuration dialog box opens.
gSelect Dell 2150cn Color Printer vx.x 
[Dell/Dell_2150cn_Color_Printer.ppd.gz] 
from the Search for 
Drivers:
 list.
 NOTE: You can specify the printer name in Set Name:.
hConfirm the settings, and click OK.
For USB connections:
aClick Add.
The
 Add New Printer Configuration dialog box opens.
The printer name is displayed in the 
Determine Connection list.
bSelect Dell 2150cn Color Printer vx.x. 
[Dell/Dell_2150cn_Color_Printer.ppd.gz] 
from the Search for 
Drivers:
 list.
 NOTE: You can specify the printer name in Set Name:.
Printing From the Applications
When you have finished setting up the queue, you can print jobs from the 
applications. Start the print job from the application, and specify the queue in 
the print dialog box. 
 
						

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However, sometimes you can print only from the default queue depending on 
the application (for example Mozilla). In these cases, before you start printing, 
set queue you want to print to as the default queue. For information on 
specifying the default queue, see Setting the Default Queue.
Setting the Default Queue
You can set the default queue when you add the printer.
1
Select Computer More Applications..., and select Ya S T  on the 
Application Browser.
2Type the administrator password.
YaST Control Center is activated.
3Select Hardware on YaST Control Center, and select Printer.
The
 Printer Configurations dialog box opens.
4Click Edit.
A dialog box to modify the specified print queue opens.
5Confirm that the printer you want to set is selected in the Connection list.
6Select the Default Printer check box.
7Confirm the settings, and click OK.
Specifying the Printing Options
You can specify the printing options such as color mode or double-sided 
printing.
1
Open a web browser.
2Ty p e  http://localhost:631/admin in Location, and press the  key.
3Ty p e  root as the user name, and type the administrator password.
The 
CUPS window appears.
 NOTE: Set the password for authority as the printer administrator before setting the 
printer queue. If you have not set it, go to Setting the Password for Authority as the 
Printer Administrator.
4Click Manage Printers.
5Specify the required settings, and click Continue.
 
						

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The message Printer xxx has been configured successfully. appears.
The setting is complete. Execute printing from the application.
Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator
You must set the password for authority as the printer administrator to do 
operations as the printer administrator.
1
Select ComputerMore Applications... and select GNOME Terminal on 
the Application Browser.
2Type the following command in the terminal window.
Uninstalling the Printer Driver
1Select Computer More Applications... and select GNOME Terminal on 
the Application Browser.
2Type the following command in the terminal window to delete the print 
queue.
3Repeat the command above for all queues for the same model.
4Type the following command in the terminal window.
su
(Type the administrator password)
lppasswd -g sys -a root
(Type the password for authority as the printer administrator after the 
Enter password prompt.)
(Retype the password for authority as the printer administrator after the 
Enter password again prompt.)
su
(Type the administrator password)
/usr/sbin/lpadmin -x (Type the printer queue name)
 
						

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The printer driver is uninstalled.
su
(Type the administrator password)
rpm -e Dell-2150cn-Color-Printer