Set up Printer
This guide shows how to set up an ETH print service printer on Linux.
Driver
Download the latest driver for the printers here. For card-ethz and card-stud please download Ricoh-MP_C3003_PS.ppd and use the configuration for MP C3003 PS.
Setup
Start the setup utility system-config-printer in a shell.
Click on Add to add a new printer.
Choose Windows Printer via SAMBA under Network Printer.
- Set SMB Printer to pia01.ethz.ch/ followed by the printer name.
- Choose Set authentication details now.
- Enter your nethz_username and nethz_password ( mail ).
Click Forward to continue.
Select Provide PPD file and choose the downloaded driver. Click Forward to continue.
Set the installable options. For the MP C3003 PS printer these are:
- Options Tray: Tray 3 (LCT)
- Finisher: Finisher 3150
For MP C305 SP use:
- Options Tray: Tray 2 and 3
Click Forward to continue.
Edit the printer name and location and click Apply to finish.
The following error message will occur. You can ignore the message and click “OK” to confirm.
To avoid anyone else using the printer over your account, add your username to the following section
Default Printer
Right-click on the printer and choose Set As Default to make it the default printer.
Configuration
Right-click on the printer choose Properties.
Go to Printer Options and make sure the settings are as follows:
- Media Size: A4
- Media Source: Auto Select
- Duplex: Long Edge (recommended)
- Color Mode: Black and White (recommended)
- Paper Type: Plain/Recycled
Cick OK to finish.