printing - Install printer using custom ppd file on Ubuntu 16.04 - Ask Ubuntu


i want use printers @ work need used custom ppd file. on ubuntu 14.04 select provide ppd file option has been removed ubuntu 16.04.
new method add ppd files?

this worked me in 16.10 :

install cups:

sudo apt-get install cups cups-client 

then make sure user belongs lpadmin group:

sudo adduser $user lpadmin 

reload cups:

sudo service cups restart 

you access cups via address : http://localhost:631/

click "add printer" , follow through: see option use ppd file.


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