Chapter 1
Operation on Linux
System Requirements
Operating systems Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Desktop
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Connecting the computer and printer USB connection, Network connection (10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T)
RAM More than OS recommendation (128 MB or more is recommended)
Network LPR
AppSocket/HP JetDirect
IPP
Available hard disk space 256 MB or more
Note:
As an example, the descriptions of the operations for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 are provided in this
chapter.
Installing PPD File From the Command Line
Note:
❏ Before proceeding with the installation, be sure to exit all running applications.
❏ Root privileges are required in order to install ppd file.
1. Copy the ppd file from the Software Disc to the “/usr/share/cups/model” on the computer.
Note:
A ppd file for each language is available in the corresponding “Drivers/LinuxPPD/[language]” folder
on the Software Disc. Use the appropriate ppd file for the language.
2. From the Main Menu, select Applications, then Accessories, then Terminal.
3. Enter the command “/etc/init.d/cups restart”.
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