Installing Manjaro (linux) – XFCE

Install Docklike Taskbar

Install Docklike taskbar – a modern, minimalist taskbar for XFCE – by opening the terminal and submitting the following code (in case you receive an error attempting to install the app via Pamac software center) :

sudo pacman -S git base-devel xfce4-dev-tools
git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/xfce4-docklike-plugin.git
cd xfce4-docklike-plugin
makepkg -si

Add the Plugin to Your Panel

• Right-click on your existing Xfce panel.
• Go to Panel -> Add New Items.
• Locate “Docklike Taskbar” (or “Docklike Plugin”) and add it to your panel.
• Customize the plugin’s appearance and behavior by right-clicking on it and selecting “Properties”.

Panel preferences are as listed below… each separator is transparent and expanded.

Benjamin L. Stewart

Preferred applications

Pamac preferences: daily updates, automatically download updates, hide tray icon when no update, enable AUR.

• Besides software installed by default, I install the following apps per Pamac: Vivaldi, Thunderbird, Variety, SoftMaker-office-nx (premium), Teams-for-linux, Obsidian, BleachBit, uninstall Document Viewer (evince) and install Okular, OBS, Shotcut, ocs-url, insync,

Unsuccessful attempt to add HP printer

Instructions below to install HP printer (i.e., HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 1515) was unsuccessful.

To install an HP printer on a fresh Manjaro XFCE install from the terminal, you can follow these steps:

1. Update System: Ensure your system is up to date by opening a terminal and running the following commands:

   sudo pacman -Syu

2. Install HPLIP: HPLIP (HP Linux Imaging and Printing) is a software package that includes drivers and tools for HP printers. Install it using:

   sudo pacman -S hplip

3. Run HPLIP Setup: After installing HPLIP, run the setup tool to configure your HP printer:

   hp-setup

Follow the prompts in the setup wizard to detect and set up your HP printer. You may need to connect your printer via USB during this process.

4. Configure CUPS (Optional): CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) is a printing system for Unix-like operating systems. You can access its web interface to manage printers. To install CUPS and enable the web interface, use:

   sudo pacman -S cups
   sudo systemctl enable --now cups.service
   sudo systemctl enable --now cups.socket

After enabling CUPS, you can access the web interface by opening a web browser and entering http://localhost:631 in the address bar.

That’s it! Your HP printer should now be installed and configured on your Manjaro XFCE system. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, let me know!

General installation instructions

Here’s a step-by-step guide to installing Manjaro from an ISO file:

1. Download Manjaro ISO:

• Go to the Manjaro website and download the ISO file for Manjaro XFCE edition (or any other edition you prefer).

1. Create a Bootable USB Drive:

• Insert a USB drive (at least 4GB in size) into your computer.
• Use a tool like Rufus on Windows or BalenaEtcher on Windows, macOS, or Linux to create a bootable USB drive from the Manjaro ISO file. Follow the tool’s instructions for this.

1. Boot from USB:

• Restart your computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings. This is usually done by pressing a key like F2, F12, ESC, or Del during startup. Consult your computer’s manual for the specific key.
• In the BIOS/UEFI settings, set the boot priority to boot from USB first.
• Save the changes and exit the BIOS/UEFI settings. Your computer will now boot from the USB drive.

1. Install Manjaro:

• Once the Manjaro live environment loads, you’ll see a desktop with an option to “Launch Installer” or “Install Manjaro.” Click on it to start the installation process.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to select your language, keyboard layout, time zone, and partitioning method. You can choose to install Manjaro alongside your existing operating system, replace it, or manually partition the disk.
• Create a user account and set a password when prompted.
• Wait for the installation process to complete. This may take some time depending on your system and the options you’ve chosen.

1. Restart and Configure:

• Once the installation is done, you’ll be prompted to restart your computer. Remove the USB drive before restarting.
• After restarting, Manjaro will boot from the hard drive, and you’ll be greeted with a login screen.
• Log in with the user account you created during installation.
• Configure your system settings, install updates, and customize your desktop to your liking.

That’s it! You now have Manjaro XFCE Linux installed on your computer.