How to Install Generic CUPSwrapper Print Drivers Linux Debian

Generic CUPSwrapper Print Drivers

Brother Printer supports the Debian Linux operating system for you to use. We will discuss how you use the Generic CUPSwrapper printer driver and this also installing.

Easy steps to be able to install the Generic CUPSwrapper printer driver on the Brother printer model, we provide guidance in accordance with the experience we have done.

Models Support

Brother MFC-8480DN

Before you install this driver.

Only installation via the command line interface (terminal) is support.
Only English latest version of drivers are available.
The information on the website’s does not guarantee the operation of Brother Linux drivers in all user operating environments.
Connecting more than one machines with the same model number is not support.

The guide that we provide is Driver Version 3.1.0-1 (latest version)

Login as a superuser ( or use “sudo” option if it is required ).
Please, check if pre-required procedure are completed.

⇒ Download LPR driver and cupswrapper driver.

Install LPR driver and cupswrapper driver.
Turn on the printer your model and connect the USB cable.
Open the terminal and go to the directory where the drivers are.
Install LPR driver.

The install process may take some time. Please wait until it is complete.

Command (for dpkg) : dpkg -i –force-all (lpr-drivername)

Install cupswrapper driver.

The install process may take some time. Please wait until it is completed.

Command (for dpkg) : dpkg -i –force-all (cupswrapper-drivername).

Please, your check if the LPR driver and cupswrapper driver are installing

Command (for dpkg) : dpkg -l | grep Brother

Depending on the connection type you are using (USB or Network), follow one of the steps below.

USB Connection

Open a web browser and go to “http://localhost:631/printers“.
Check if the Devices URL of your printer is “usb://Brother/(your printer’s model name)”.
If the device URL is different from the example above, and please go to “Modify Printer” of your printer to select proper devices and drivers.
If your printer is not listed on “http://localhost:631/printers“, please go to “http://localhost:631/admin” and please click “Add printer” and select proper devices and drivers.

Network Connection

Open a web browser and go to “http://localhost:631/printers“.
Click “Modify Printer” and set following parameters.

** “LPD/LPR Host or Printer” or “AppSocket/HP JetDirect” for Devices.
** lpd://(Your printer’s IP address)/binary_p1 for Device URL.
** Brother for Make/Manufacturer Selection.
** Your printer name for Model/Drivers Selection

Please, Try a test printing file document, and open a text editor, write something and select “print” from the menu options.

An easy and fast guide to installing a Generic CUPSwrapper printer driver for linux debian.

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