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Print from your own computer (Ubuntu)
How to add an OIT printer to Ubuntu
| Your computer must be connected to the Rice Owls Wireless or Wired Networks. If you are off-campus, start by logging in to VPN. |
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1. Select your Printer Management Utility.
2. Next you will need to add the printer to your machine.
3. You will then need to select a Windows print server using SMB protocol (The SMB protocol enables applications and their users to access files on remote servers, as well as connect to other resources, including printers, mailslots and named pipes. Read more about The SMB protocol in this article).
The print server you will go through is owlprinting.ad.rice.edu. Make sure to type owlprinting.ad.rice.edu/"queue name" (without the quotes).
| URL | Driver |
|---|---|
| owlprinting.ad.rice.edu/plotter1 |
HP PageWide XL 4500 |
| owlprinting.ad.rice.edu/plotter2 |
HP PageWide XL 4500 |
| URL | Driver |
|---|---|
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smb://owlprinting.ad.rice.edu/gplotter |
HP DesignJet T7200 |
| URL | Driver |
|---|---|
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smb://owlprinting.ad.rice.edu/fondrencolor |
HP Laserjet M750 |
| URL | Driver |
|---|---|
| smb://owlprinting.ad.rice.edu/md101ps | HP LaserJet 4250dn |
4. When prompted for your Username and Password, be sure to include "ADRICE\" before your NetID as this ensures that the correct domain is checked for authentication.
4. Next you will need to install the print driver, which again can be found at either
- the Printers and Plotters locations & rates page
- as in Ubuntu, you may be able to find the driver pre-installed with your Linux distribution.
5. If given the option to install optional components, consult the Printer and Plotter Locations & Rates page to see if the printer you are trying to install has duplex printing or other options available.
6. Your new printer should now be set up. Simply apply any naming schemes you would like and print.
For more information and support, please contact the OIT Help Desk.