Add printer - Ubuntu (Legacy)
Please use the following directions to connect to a network printer from a machine running Ubuntu Linux. This applies to students, faculty, and staff.
These instructions are legacy and therefore out of date. Please do not use until updated instructions are provided.
Instructions
Open Terminal by pressing ctrl+alt+t
enter the command sudo apt-get install smbclient
Press Activities and search Printers
Scroll down to Additional Printer Settings...
Click Add
Select "Enter URL
In the "Enter device URL" field, type the printer's address in the following format:
smb://printing.ncssm.edu/library
smb://printing.ncssm.edu/smartbar
While on the setting Select printer from a database
For the library printer:
Select Make: HP
Select Model: LaserJet LaserJet 600 M601 M602 M603
Select the recommended driver
For the smartbar printer:
Select Make: HP
Select Model: LaserJet M506
Select the recommended driver
Hit Forward for the next page
In the "Name" field, type the name you would like to use for this printer on the computer
Click Apply
Once you are ready to print for the first time, you may be asked for your credentials
Your username should include: ncssm/<username>
Your password should be your NCSSM password
If you follow these instructions and still cannot connect, please contact ITS.