Impossible to install brother DCP-1610W printer with manjaro and wifi method

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To set up the Brother DCP-1610W printer on Manjaro, you can follow these steps:

  1. Connect the Printer: Ensure that your printer is connected to your computer via USB or connected to the same network as your Manjaro machine if it supports wireless connectivity.
  2. Install Required Packages: Open a terminal and run the following command to install the necessary packages:
sudo pacman -S cups cups-pdf ghostscript gsfonts
  1. Start and Enable CUPS Service: CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) is the printing system used by Manjaro. Start and enable the CUPS service by running the following commands:
sudo systemctl start cups.service
sudo systemctl enable cups.service
  1. Open CUPS Web Interface: Open your web browser and enter the following address:
http://localhost:631
  1. Add Printer: In the CUPS web interface, click on “Administration” and then “Add Printer.”
  2. Authenticate: You may be prompted to enter your username and password to authenticate.
  3. Select Printer: Choose your Brother DCP-1610W printer from the list of discovered printers. If it’s a wireless printer, make sure it’s turned on and connected to the same network as your computer.
  4. Provide Printer Details: Follow the on-screen instructions to provide the necessary details for your printer, such as name, description, and location. You can also set the default options according to your preferences.
  5. Install the Printer Driver: On the “Make” and “Model” page, search for the Brother DCP-1610W printer model. If it’s not listed, you may need to download and install the driver manually from the Brother website. Follow the instructions provided by Brother to install the driver package.
  6. Complete the Setup: Continue following the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process. Once finished, you should see your Brother DCP-1610W printer listed in the CUPS web interface.
  7. Test Printing: To ensure that the printer is working correctly, you can try printing a test page. In the CUPS web interface, click on your printer, then select “Print Test Page” from the “Maintenance” drop-down menu.

That’s it! Your Brother DCP-1610W printer should now be set up and ready to use on Manjaro.