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Quick Raspberry Pi Setup for Printercow ​

Last Updated: November 3, 2025

Prerequisites ​

  • Raspberry Pi (Zero 2 W, 3 Model A+, 4 Model B, or 5)
  • MicroSD card (8GB or larger)
  • Internet connection

1. Flash the OS ​

Use Raspberry Pi Imager to flash your SD card with Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm Lite.

2. Initial Setup ​

Boot the Pi and run:

bash
sudo raspi-config
  • Set hostname, locale, and timezone
  • Enable SSH (Interfacing Options)
  • Expand filesystem (Advanced Options)

Update the system:

bash
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

3. Log into SSH ​

From another computer, SSH into your Pi:

bash
ssh pi@raspberrypi.local

Default password is raspberry.

4. Install Printercow Hotspot ​

Install the hotspot:

bash
curl -fsSL https://console.printercow.com/pi/latest/hotspot/install.sh | sudo bash

5. You're Done! ​

Your Raspberry Pi is now set up with the Printercow hotspot. Connect to the "Printercow" WiFi network to complete the pairing.