Most portable way to administer your printers under Linux is via CUPS’ web interface (CUPS stands for Common Unix Priniting System btw). Every cups server provides this interface, just point your browser to: http://localhost:631 The beauty of this solution: Being a web-bassed interface it available on every Linux distribution is completely independent of your desktop […]
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Deleting print jobs in Linux (…and other printer problems…)
The command to remove a stuck print job in Linux (CUPS): $ lprm =============== To list HP printers visible across the network: $ hp-probe =============== HP_LaserJet_P2055dn Paused – “/usr/lib/cups/backend/hp failed” SOLUTION: Printer state must be set to “Enabled” # sudo system-config-printer