How to install printer driver on Linux

Printing documents from your Linux PC requires installing a specific driver. This Linux driver allows you to print using WiFi or an Ethernet connection, everywhere on campus.

Installing the Linux driver

Step 1: Download the driver archive (10mo).

Step 2: Select open with and click on ok.

Open

Step 3: Double click on the folder “YSoft SafeQ…”.

Open

Step 4: Double click on “RPM package” if you are on Centos/Red Hat or double click on “Debian package” if you are on Debian/Ubuntu.

Step 5: Double click first on “libcrafter…” and install it then double click on “ysoft-client…” and install it too.

Step 6: Open printers app and click on “add”

Step 7: Fill the form like the picture below then click on “Forward”

Step 8: Now fill all forms like the pictures below

Step 9: If a dialog box shows up and ask you for “print a test page” just click on “cancel”

You can now restart your computer and start your first print! 🙂

Your first print

Before starting to print, please ensure you are connected to the STATION F network (via WiFi or ethernet).

Step 1: Print a document from your computer (a Word file for example).

Step 2: Select “STATIONFPRINTER” from the list of available printers.

Step 3: Enter your HAL login and your printer password. You have a specific password for printing. That password is equivalent to your email user-name and password.

Step 4: Move to the nearest printer and trigger the print by positioning your badge where indicated.

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