How Can I Print with Arch Linux When My Printer Only Supports Bonjour?

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Asked By TechyBunny55 On

I'm using Arch Linux and I found that it only supports IPP and IPPS protocols. However, my printer, a Fuji Xerox DocuPrint CM 215, doesn't support those but only supports Bonjour and some other options. I really don't want to rely on those alternatives. Is there an application or method that can help me print from my Arch setup?

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Answered By PrintPal99 On

I get it, it can be tricky with printers that have limited support. Installing CUPS should let you manage your printing jobs better, but since your printer only handles Bonjour, it might require some tinkering to set it up properly. Once you've got CUPS up, check the settings for network printers to see if it can detect your device.

TechyBunny55 -

Thanks for the insight! I'll give that a shot.

CodeCracker66 -

Did you manage to get it working yet? I'd love to know how it turns out!

Answered By GizmoGuy92 On

It seems like your printer might actually support IPP if it can handle Bonjour, since Bonjour uses mDNS which is tied to Apple’s networking system. You might want to check if installing CUPS could help bridge that gap. CUPS can typically work with a variety of printers, and it’s quite popular on Linux. Just make sure the printer is recognized and falls under any compatible drivers available!

TechyBunny55 -

Thanks for the advice! I'll look into installing CUPS now.

CuriousCat88 -

How do I install CUPS on Arch? Do you have any specific commands I should follow?

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