Setting Up Copy Machines with IPP for Ubuntu

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for configuring network copy machines using the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) on Ubuntu Linux devices. 

Prerequisites: Essential Printing Utilities

Before adding an IPP printer, ensure that the required printing services and utilities are installed and running on your system.

  1. Install Printing Packages:
    Open Terminal and run the following command to install CUPS and related printing utilities:
    sudo apt update
    sudo apt install cups system-config-printer ipp-usb avahi-daemon

  2. Enable CUPS Service:
    Run the following command to start the CUPS printing service and ensure it starts automatically on system boot:
    sudo systemctl enable -now cups

 

Step-by-Step Configuration Guide

  1. Open Printers Settings:
    Open Settings, navigate to the Printers section on the left sidebar, and click Add Printer...

  2. Enter IP Address:
    Enter the specific IP address of the copy machine into the prompted search bar (see table below).

  3. Select Device Model & Add:
    For the entered address, select the corresponding device model from the detected devices list and click Add.

  4. Verify Connection:
    Once successfully connected, the printer will display in your Printers list with a Ready status.

Copy Machine Configuration Matrix

Use the appropriate IP address and device model for your location:

Location / Room

IP Address / Port

Device Model

142

130.245.11.53

HP-LaserJet-MFP-E62665

203H

130.245.11.51:631

e-STUDIO5516AC

256

130.245.11.52:631

e-STUDIO5516AC

356

130.245.11.54

HP-LaserJet-MFP-E62665