– How to add WiFi to a multifunction printer using Raspberry Pi – PART 4: INSTALL SCANNER SERVER In the previous part we configured the IP address of the Raspberry Pi. In this article, instructions are given to install scanner server software SANE. Configuration makes it accessible from the local Continue Reading
How to add WiFi to a multifunction printer with USB using Raspberry Pi – Part 3, Set Fixed IP Address
PART 3: SET FIXED IP ADDRESS In the previous part, we configured the printer server, now we may want to set a fixed IP address, which makes configuring the scanner software easier, and also facilitates printer search too. The IP address range used by router’s DHCP should not be used Continue Reading
How to add WiFi to a multifunction printer using Raspberry Pi – Part 2
The previous article gave instructions how to prepare Raspberry Pi for installation of the required software, when adding WiFi to a printer. Now we proceed to installation of CUPS. PART 2: INSTALL PRINTER SERVER WITH LAN ACCESS 11) Install printer server CUPS with a shell command: sudo apt-get install cups Continue Reading
How to add WiFi to a multifunction printer using Raspberry Pi – Part 1
Add wifi to printer! Dear reader, I got a good but old photo-quality printer, but it was missing wireless connectivity. Even if its tradeable value is around 50 euros, it still works very well. I also avoid generation of unnecessary waste, so you might think this a “greenish” project, as Continue Reading