Add an IP printer with command line
You can use lpadmin
lpadmin -E -p "PrinterName" -v "PrinterURL" -P "PPD" -o printer-is-shared=false
-E
Enables the printer"PrinterName"
can be anything that describes your printer"PrinterURL"
is the URL or IP address of the printer-P "PPD"
is the PPD file you wish to use (including the path)-o printer-is-shared=false
turns off printer sharing
The PPD files are usually located in the /etc/cups/ppd
directory. If the printer you want to use is not listed, you can download the PPD from the OpenPrinting site.