How to Install CUPS on Ubuntu Server Latest

CUPS is a printing system that is used for Unix-based operating systems. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install CUPS on an Ubuntu Server latest using the terminal.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

• An Ubuntu Server latest install with root privileges
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Update Packages and Repositories

Before we begin, we have to update the system's repositories and packages.

sudo apt update

sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install CUPS

To install CUPS, use the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt install cups

You will also need to install the cups-filters package for CUPS to work properly. Install it using:

sudo apt install cups-filters

Step 3: Start and Enable CUPS service

Once CUPS is installed, you need to start and enable the CUPS service. You can do so with the following commands:

sudo systemctl start cups

sudo systemctl enable cups

Step 4: Configure Firewall

For security purposes, we must add a firewall rule which will allow us to use the CUPS service. You can add the following commands to configure the firewall appropriately:

sudo ufw allow 631/tcp

sudo ufw allow 5353/udp

Step 5: Access CUPS Web Interface

To access the CUPS web interface, open your web browser and enter the following URL:

https://localhost:631

You can now manage and configure printers from the web interface.

Conclusion

CUPS is an excellent printing system that can help you manage printers on your network easily. By following the above steps, you can install and configure CUPS on Ubuntu Server latest with ease.