Printing on MATE is simple and easy. The most popular printer
drivers are already provided in MATE's Linux kernel. In most cases you simply
connect your printer via its USB cable and MATE immediately configures it for
use. There is nothing to do but
start printing.
If you need to configure a network (or wireless) printer manually, you can follow these simple steps. Before you start, ensure that the printer is turned on and connected to the same network as your computer.
Open the Printers application at Menu Administration Printers.
Click Add.
Click on Network Printer to view the network printers automatically detected by MATE.
Select the printer from the list and click Forward. Note that a driver has been automatically selected for you. If your printer driver is not automatically selected, you can select the manufacturer and the model from the database of drivers when prompted.
On the next screen, you can accept the suggestions provided or you can name your printer, give it a long description and even name its location.
Click Apply to complete the configuration.
Print a test page to verify the setup and you are ready to begin using your network printer.