
If an alternate home location is defined, some of the paths listed in subsequent sections will require modification.

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These instructions assume the install location is /home/ papercut. Administrators can, however, also consider alternate install locations depending on personal preference. home/ papercut is the recommended location. The user's home directory (the -d option) denotes the install location. They can also be called adduser and addgroup. The syntax for useradd and groupadd can differ slightly on different versions of Linux. Shell> useradd -m -d /home/ papercut papercut This is usually done by logging in as root and using a user management GUI tool or at the command prompt entering: Create a user account on this system called papercut. The installation location for the application is the papercut user's home directory. Mobility Print runs and installs under a non-privileged user account called " papercut". Step 2: Create the host user account and firewall settings Other Linux or Mac workstations use IPP via CUPS.Įnsure that printers are configured correctly and work. For example, a Windows workstation can connect to a samba exposed printer via \\\. Ensure workstations are configured to print to the shared print queues. Other workstations should connect to these printers as 'Network Printers'. In a multi-user environment, printers are often shared with other network users. Is the operating system version supported and are patches up to date? (For details, see the Mobility Print Server Requirements section in PaperCut NG System Requirements or PaperCut MF System Requirements).Īre the printer(s) installed and hosted on this system and are they exposed to the network either via CUPS or Samba? Ensure that the print queues are set up and working as expected before attempting to install Mobility Print. Step 1: Check the system requirementsīefore you start the installation, take a few moments to verify the system requirements. If you already have PaperCut NG/MF installed, go straight to Step 3.
