Modify printer settings
In GNOME, you can modify printer settings by using the Settings application.
Display and modify printer details
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You can use the Settings application to maintain a configuration of a printer.
Procedure
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Click the settings (⚙️) button on the right to display a settings menu for the selected printer:
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Click Printer Details to display and modify selected printer’s settings:
In this menu, you can select the following actions:
- Search for Drivers
- GNOME Control Center communicates with PackageKit that searches for a suitable driver suitable in available repositories.
- Select from Database
- This option enables you to select a suitable driver from databases that have already been installed on the system.
- Install PPD File
- This option enables you to select from a list of available postscript printer description (PPD) files that can be used as a driver for your printer.
Set the default printer
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You can set the selected printer as the default printer.
Procedure
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Click the settings (⚙️) button on the right to display a settings menu for the selected printer:
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Click Use Printer by Default to set the selected printer as the default printer:
Set printing options
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Access the printing options menu for your selected printer.
Procedure
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Click the settings (⚙️) button on the right to display a settings menu for the selected printer:
- Click Printing Options.
Remove a printer
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You can remove a printer by using the Settings application.
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Click the settings (⚙️) button on the right to display a settings menu for the selected printer:
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Click Remove Printer to remove the selected printer:
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