[Solved] Setup pdf printer failed.

zw963 · 2020-09-12 03:44:35

I want to add a pdf printer in my arch linux.

Following is my process.

1. pacman -S cups cups-pdf, then run `systemctl restart org.cups.cupsd.service`

2. I use GNOME Wayland,goto settings, printer, unlock,
and, then add a printer.

3. Select CUPS-PDF-Printer, press add, i get following error.
Additional Printer driver required.

Failed to add printer.

Unfortunately, the Generic CUPS-PDF printer you were searching for
could not be found

Thank you.

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EDIT:

i was setup a HP 1005w printer as defualt printer, it works well for print alphabet character.

Following is the output of `lpinfo -m`.

Last edited by zw963 (2020-12-25 16:49:17)

seth · 2020-09-12 06:22:20

Cut out the gnome settings thing and use localhost:631 to setup the pdf printer.

zw963 · 2020-09-12 09:29:02

Setup from CUPS directly works, Thank you very much!

Arch Linux