Step 10: Set up printing

To set up your printer in Mandrakelinux, choose System > Configuration > "Configure from the main menu." You'll be asked for your root password, which you must provide to change the system configuration. When the Mandrake Control Center appears, choose Hardware > Printers.

If any other devices aren't working, try configuring them within the desktop environment using available tools, such as the Mandrake Control Center or HardDrake. If you need to install a driver, consider it a project and a learning experience. Begin by searching the Internet for the appropriate driver, which should include at least some semblance of instructions.


To install your driver, you'll probably need the Linux command-line interface. From the Main Menu, choose System > Terminals and select among the available options.