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Chromebook/Chrome OS Printer Setup (LANIER)

400
Created: March 3, 2023
Difficulty:
Easy
Relevant Product:
LANIER
Affected Device:
Chrome OS/Chromebook

Introduction

What is the Chromebook/Chrome OS

A Chromebook is a computer that runs Chrome OS – the computer operating system built by Google.
Please refer to the following URL:
https://www.google.com/intl/us_en/chromebook/switch-qa/#

Printing from Chromebook

Chromebook runs applications through the Chrome OS which adopts the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) for printing.  CUPS requires a PPD format file to change the print settings.
To print from Chromebook, RICOH provides PPD files and asks Google to bundle them with the Chrome OS. By installing PPD files, users can print from Chromebook with RICOH products.

Google also provides a printing system called Google Cloud Print to print from Chromebook.
After Google ends support for Google Cloud Print (as of December 31, 2020), Google recommends printing with CUPS as an alternative.

Operating Environment

Chrome OS 86.0.4240.77 or later.

How to Install/Uninstall

At this time, you will need to either know or get the IP Address of your MFP, as it will be required for adding the printer.  There are a few ways of doing this depending on model, however you can generally find it periodically blinking in the lower left, or upper right of the MFP control panel as seen below.

screenshot of a ricoh copier, with the IP address highlighted in the lower left corner.

Add your printer to your Chromebook

  1. At the bottom right, select the time.
  2. Select Settings .
  3. At the bottom, select Advanced.
  4. Under “Print and scan,” select Printers.
  5. In the “Add a printer manually” window, set “Line Printer Daemon (LPD)” as the Protocol and press the Add button.screen shot of the printer setup window for a chromebook
  6. In the “Advanced printer configuration” window, set “Ricoh” as the Manufacturer, select the model, and press the Add button.screenshot of the chrome advanced printer setup
  7. Your Printer should now appear in your print menu.
NOTE: If your model does not appear in the list, verify your Chromebook meets the operating system requirements of Chrome OS 86.0.4240.77 or later.
NOTE: If you restrict printing via User Codes, this driver may not provide the settings to allow Chromebooks to provide that User Code. This limitation may prevent Chromebooks from printing to restricted copiers.

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Chromebook/Chrome OS Printer Setup (LANIER)

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Created: March 3, 2023
Difficulty:
Easy
Relevant Product:
LANIER
Affected Device:
Chrome OS/Chromebook

Introduction

What is the Chromebook/Chrome OS

A Chromebook is a computer that runs Chrome OS – the computer operating system built by Google.
Please refer to the following URL:
https://www.google.com/intl/us_en/chromebook/switch-qa/#

Printing from Chromebook

Chromebook runs applications through the Chrome OS which adopts the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) for printing.  CUPS requires a PPD format file to change the print settings.
To print from Chromebook, RICOH provides PPD files and asks Google to bundle them with the Chrome OS. By installing PPD files, users can print from Chromebook with RICOH products.

Google also provides a printing system called Google Cloud Print to print from Chromebook.
After Google ends support for Google Cloud Print (as of December 31, 2020), Google recommends printing with CUPS as an alternative.

Operating Environment

Chrome OS 86.0.4240.77 or later.

How to Install/Uninstall

At this time, you will need to either know or get the IP Address of your MFP, as it will be required for adding the printer.  There are a few ways of doing this depending on model, however you can generally find it periodically blinking in the lower left, or upper right of the MFP control panel as seen below.

screenshot of a ricoh copier, with the IP address highlighted in the lower left corner.

Add your printer to your Chromebook

  1. At the bottom right, select the time.
  2. Select Settings .
  3. At the bottom, select Advanced.
  4. Under “Print and scan,” select Printers.
  5. In the “Add a printer manually” window, set “Line Printer Daemon (LPD)” as the Protocol and press the Add button.screen shot of the printer setup window for a chromebook
  6. In the “Advanced printer configuration” window, set “Ricoh” as the Manufacturer, select the model, and press the Add button.screenshot of the chrome advanced printer setup
  7. Your Printer should now appear in your print menu.
NOTE: If your model does not appear in the list, verify your Chromebook meets the operating system requirements of Chrome OS 86.0.4240.77 or later.
NOTE: If you restrict printing via User Codes, this driver may not provide the settings to allow Chromebooks to provide that User Code. This limitation may prevent Chromebooks from printing to restricted copiers.

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