Installing gutenprint for printers

This tutorial will guide you through installation of gutenprint. Many manufacturers doesn't give drivers for linux. As an open source alternative gutenprint may support your printer.

  1. sudo apt-get update

Checking for any updates

  1. sudo apt install printer-driver-gutenprint
    This will install gutenprint on your system.
    After this add printer in settings.


It will check for drivers and gutenprint will be selected.
Supported Printers: Gutenprint Supported Printers
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