How to Add a BearPrint Printer on Your Linux Computer

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This guide explains how to connect to a BearPrint printer using Ubunutu.

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Add a BearPrint Printer on Your Linux Computer

  1. Open your Printing menu. How you access this menu depends on your operating system. It should be located somewhere under your System menu.
    Printing menu
     
  2. A Printing - local host window will appear. Click Add or the green plus button. 
    Printing - localhost window with add button
     
  3. A New Printer window should appear. 
    1. Click the drop-down arrow next to Network Printer to display a list and select Windows Printers via SAMBA.
    2. In the box next to smb://, type in the printer server followed by the name of the printer you want to connect to. A list of printers and servers is at the bottom of this page. 
    3. Click Forward.
      New printer window
       
  4. Select the radio button next to Select printer from database and then select the printer make from the list. The makes of the printers are listed at the bottom of this page. Next, click Forward.
    select printer from database option
     
  5. Select the printer model from the drop-down list. The printer models are listed at bottom of this page. Next, click Forward.
    choose driver selection
     
  6. You will then be given a list of Installable Options. You will be presented with a list of features for your printer. You should select any that you would like to use. Then click Forward.
    new printer installable options
     
  7. The next screen will ask to describe the printer. You may enter in any information you wish so that you know what printer you are connecting to. We recommend typing something about which computer lab printer you are setting up. Once you are finished, click Apply. 
    new printer description
     
  8. You have now finished setting up the printer and may close any windows that appear. When you try to print to the printer you will be presented with an Authentication window. Type your Missouri State ID and Password. Then click OK.
     


Open Access Computer Lab Printers

Printer Location Printer Name Printer Server Printer Make and Model
Meyer Library 0105 OLAB-LIBR-0105-MF1
OLAB-LIBR-0105-BK		 bearprint-ps1.missouristate.edu Toshiba E-Studio 330AC
HP LaserJet Enterprise M806x
Glass Hall 0436 OLAB-GLAS-0436-01 manatee.missouristate.edu HP LaserJet Enterprise M806x

Commonly Used BearPrint Printers

Printer Location Printer Name Printer Server Printer Make and Model
BearCLAW (Meyer Library) SCUF-LIBR-0114-01 manatee.missouristate.edu HP LaserJet Enterprise M806x
Plaster Student Union 214 SCUF-PLSU-0214-01 manatee.missouristate.edu HP LaserJet Enterprise M806x

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