1.3 Installing the iPrint Linux Client

The following sections provide information about installing the iPrint Linux Client:

1.3.1 Requirement

  • In order for iPrint to work properly, your workstation needs to have a Mozilla-based browser such as Firefox, which is included with SLED. If it is not already installed, KDE users should use YaST to install Firefox.

1.3.2 Procedure

You can install the iPrint Client during SLED installation or using YaST after SLED is installed.

Installing during SLED Installation

Shortly after the installation program begins, you can choose to install the iPrint client using the following steps. You can also install the client later using the YaST Control Center.

  1. After selecting your preferred desktop, scroll down the list of Installation Settings and click Software.

  2. Click Detailed Selection.

  3. Change the Filter to Search, and search for iPrint,

  4. Select the iPrint Client you want installed.

    For more information about the iPrint Linux Client, see Section 1.1.2, iPrint Client or contact your network administrator.

  5. (Optional) Search for and select CASA (Common Authentication Service Adapter).

    CASA retains your username and password for printers that require authentication.

  6. Click Accept.

Installing after SLED Installation

  1. Start YaST.

    • GNOME: Click Computer > More Applications > System > YaST .

    • KDE: Click the main menu button > System > YaST.

  2. Search for iPrint.

  3. Select the iPrint Client you want installed.

    For more information about the iPrint Linux Client, see Section 1.1.2, iPrint Client or contact your network administrator.

  4. (Optional) Search for and select CASA (Common Authentication Service Adapter).

    CASA retains your username and password for printers that require authentication.

  5. Click Accept.