12.3. Methods and Protocols for Connecting Printers

There are various possibilities for connecting a printer to the system. The configuration of the CUPS print system does not distinguish between a local printer and a printer connected to the system over the network. In Linux, local printers must be connected as described in the manual of the printer manufacturer. CUPS supports serial, USB, parallel, and SCSI connections. For more information about the printer connection, read the article CUPS in a Nutshell in the Support Database at http://portal.suse.com. Find the article by entering cups in the search dialog.

[Warning]Cable Connection to the Machine

When connecting the printer to the machine, do not forget that only USB devices can be plugged in or unplugged during operation. The system should be shut down before changing other kinds of connections.


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