How To Install gutenprint-cups on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install gutenprint-cups in AlmaLinux 8. gutenprint-cups is CUPS drivers for Canon, Epson, HP and compatible printers

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install gutenprint-cups on AlmaLinux 8.

What is gutenprint-cups

This package contains native CUPS support for a wide range of Canon, Epson, HP and compatible printers.

We can use yum or dnf to install gutenprint-cups on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install gutenprint-cups.

Install gutenprint-cups on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install gutenprint-cups using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install gutenprint-cups

Install gutenprint-cups on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install gutenprint-cups using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install gutenprint-cups

How To Uninstall gutenprint-cups on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the gutenprint-cups package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove gutenprint-cups

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install gutenprint-cups on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.