I’m trying to set up a Ricoh MP C306 printer on my network using a LAN cable, and I want it to work easily with multiple PCs running Manjaro. I’m looking for a simple solution with UX software (like a GUI tool), but I don’t want to use the CUPS web interface—looking for something easier and more straightforward instead. Ideally, I want a setup scenario like in Windows 11: go to the Start menu, click Settings, click Bluetooth & Devices, click Printers & Scanners, then click Add Device, and it’s done.
The printer is connected to the network with a LAN cable, and I can see it has an IP address (e.g., 192.168.x.x). Any recommendations for user-friendly software (not CUPS web interface) that gives a simple, Windows 11-style experience?
Thanks for any help!
Operating System: Manjaro Linux
Kernel Version: 6.10.13-3-MANJARO
Architecture: 64-bit (x86_64)
System: Linux-based
If Ricoh don’t have that “simple solution” you crave, it’s unlikely that one exists. Generally, CUPS is the goto tool to use, provided that a ppd file is available for your particular printer.
Please don’t make the assumption that the Linux community must provide software akin to any that Windows might have. As the majority of printers are designed and manufactured for Windows, it’s extremely unlikely.
Please provide system information as described (below) to assist those who might wish to offer their help. This is usually a minimum requirement.
Additionally, some specifics about your printer might be useful to help determine whether additional software is actually needed.
Regards.
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