Install Print Drivers Using the Auto Discovery Method for Ubuntu Linux (v14.04 – 16.04) Network Distributions

Verify if the Linux System is 32-bit or 64-bit

1. Hold down Ctrl – Alt + T to launch the Terminal application.

2. At the terminal prompt, type uname –a  and press enter.   Information about the type of Linux kernel running will be displayed.  Below 

   are examples of the output this command can generate to assist in determining if the Linux System is 32 bit or 64 bit:

    
   
   

3. • This output identifies the system as running Ubuntu and the x86_64 GNU/Linux at the end identifies it as a 64 bit version: 
     
     4.4.0-36-generic #55-Ubuntu SMP Thu Aug 11 18:01:55 UTC 2016 x86_64 GNU/Linux
     

• • This output identifies the system as running Ubuntu and the x86_64 GNU/Linux at the end identifies it as a 64 bit version:
    
    4.4.0-36-generic #55-Ubuntu SMP Thu Aug 11 18:01:55 UTC 2016 x86_64 GNU/Linux
    
    

  • This output identifies the system as running Ubuntu and the i686 GNU/Linux at the end identifies it as a 32 bit version:
    
    4.4.0-36-generic #55-Ubuntu SMP Thu Aug 11 18:01:55 UTC 2016 i686 GNU/Linux
    
    NOTE:  In this example, the system is also 32 bit if i386, i486, or i586 is displayed in the string.
    

Download and Install the Appropriate Driver

IMPORTANT: Commands in Linux are case sensitive. Make sure to enter upper and/or lower case letters as instructed in the steps below.

1. Download the appropriate 32 bit or 64 bit DEB driver from Xerox.com.
   
   NOTE:  Make note of the folder where you downloaded the driver as you will need to navigate to the driver using the Terminal program later on. Typically, the default download location is the users own downloads folder.  This solution uses the default download location, if the file was saved in a different location, navigate to the location where the files have been saved.
   
   

2. If necessary, hold down Ctrl – Alt + T to launch the Terminal application. 

3. At the terminal prompt, type cd Downloads and press Enter.

4. Type ls and press Enter. A list of files in the directory will be displayed, including Xeroxv5Pkg-Linuxx86-5.20.558.3113.deb.
   
   NOTE: The name of the package file may vary slightly.
   
   

5. Type sudo dpkg -i Xeroxv5Pkg-Linuxx86_64-5.20.558.3113.deb and press Enter.

6. At the [sudo] password for XXXX: prompt,  type your password for your user account and press Enter.  The driver will be installed.
   
   NOTE: When entering the password, the cursor does not move.
   
   

7. Type sudo xeroxprtmgr and press Enter.
   
   NOTE:xeroxprtmgr command is used to setup the print queue.
   
   

8. At the [sudo] password for XXXX: prompt, type your password for your user account and press Enter. The Xerox Printer Manager window will open and display all of the installed printers on the local area network (LAN). 

9. In My Printers, select the first button with the double down arrow (Discovered Printers) in the upper right corner.  The Install Printers window will be displayed.

10. In the Discovered Printers, select your printer from the list. If your printer is not in the list, see the Related Content for additional information on how to install the driver manually.

11. Select the double arrow button (Add Printer).

12. Enter a Queue Name in the field provided.
    
    NOTE: The Queue Name is the assigned Printer Name.
    
    NOTE: The Printer Model is auto filled.
    
    

13. Select TCPIP (Workstation to Printer) from the Connection Type drop down menu.

14. The printer's IPv4 address or host name is auto filled in the IP/DNS field.

15. Place a check mark next to Make This My Default Printer.

16. Click on OK and then click on Close.The newly added printer should appear in the installed printer’s list.
    

Perform a Test Print 

1. From the Ubuntu Desktop, click on the icon for LibreOffice Writer.

2. Type: This is a Test.

3. Click on the Printer icon in the LibreOffice Writer’s tool bar.

4. Select your installed printer and click on OK. 

5. Confirm the printer settings and click on Print. 

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