Printer Setup
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:32 am
Note: This should be resolved automatically in Commodore OS Update 1 or perhaps the next version of Commodore OS.
From the command line enter the following command.
To see printer ink levels, please copy/paste the following command into a command prompt.
The program called mtink handles Epson printers but it seems certain HP and Canon models are also supported but I can't find a list.
on installation it inserts two icons in Accessories for some reason.
or you can type 'mtink' from the CLI.
If mtink isn't helpful you can type the following from the command prompt to get a text listing of the Printer Ink levels.
BTW the "Control Centre" in the screenshot above is accessed via the top menu "System".
I don't currently have a printer connected, but I think connecting a printer via wifi on Linux, whilst doable, is rather complicated.
From the command line enter the following command.
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sudo apt-get -y install ink libinklevel5 mtinkon installation it inserts two icons in Accessories for some reason.
or you can type 'mtink' from the CLI.
If mtink isn't helpful you can type the following from the command prompt to get a text listing of the Printer Ink levels.
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ink -p usbI don't currently have a printer connected, but I think connecting a printer via wifi on Linux, whilst doable, is rather complicated.