how to make usb printer workable

[justin82]

hi, I want to expose my HP printer to local network.

I tried 3 ways to install cups.

1. install cups via portainer (emby is workable) , but looks connection failed, even host network

2. setup a VM of openwrt, but can't passthrough USB port

3. the cups charts is in incubator train, I tried to enable helm and install, but still can't access


ps: I modified docker demon in last RC version, and it work fine.

now I had upgraded to TrueNAS-SCALE-22.02.3. and install some apps, I am worried about to break these or can't update.

so, does anyone experience to make printer workable?

 

[homer27081990]

Maybe, to make things more simple, you could try following this guide? By adjusting for latest editions and such, of course. I do not know how much time you have to spend and if its worth is equal to getting cups to work. As for the experience, well, I don't know how many people try to print through TrueNAS, instead of, you know, getting a network printer or buying a portable print server.

 

[justin82]

Maybe, to make things more simple, you could try following this guide? By adjusting for latest editions and such, of course. I do not know how much time you have to spend and if its worth is equal to getting cups to work. As for the experience, well, I don't know how many people try to print through TrueNAS, instead of, you know, getting a network printer or buying a portable print server.

thanks for reply. I think it is totally different between core and scale.

as the topic mentioned, it can mount usb port in VM. like openwrt/usb printer.

it is not frequent to use printer, but just convenient, i don't need to plug and unplug usb

 

[homer27081990]

I am such a tinkering guy, and I know the thrill. The biggest thrill, though, is when the thing runs 10 straight years without even a sneeze. I don't mean to lecture, I've just been there with other peoples systems. They usually don't get the thrill. If its yours, go crazy man. If I had a printer get through 1 or 2 VMs and print from net, I would be thrilled too. But, for the purpose of being correct, and because others are reading these posts, the correct way to go is this.

 

[justin82]

Hi, the issue had been resolved.
in portainer, it's necessary to enable Privileged mode

 

[homer27081990]

Hi, the issue had been resolved.
in portainer, it's necessary to enable Privileged mode

Nice!