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I'm probably gonna seem like a total newb on this one, but how on earth do I setup CUPS? I'm on localhost:631 and I'm up to the Device URI prompt ...
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CUPS Initial setup, add printer confusion
I'm probably gonna seem like a total newb on this one, but how on earth do I setup CUPS? I'm on localhost:631 and I'm up to the Device URI prompt and I have't got a clue... I've consulted the giant brain, err, google, and have found nothing concerning device URI's. The printer is directly connected to my parallel port. Am I having problemd or is there a solution that's staring me in the face? HELP!
- 04-24-2005 #2Linux Enthusiast
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Device URI: parallel:/dev/lp0 I guess
I\'m so tired .....
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Nope... CUPS complains: client-eror-not-possible... I consulted the freater brain, er, google and found a how-to that calls to recompile parallel support in my kernel... any ideas anyone?
- 04-27-2005 #4Linux User
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Not sure of the question, but you should have a GUI on what ever desktop you have, that will setup cups and the printer for you.
Research, research, research before you walk the plank.
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Tried system-config-printer (I run gnome) to no avail
I prefer managing CUPS directly via localhost:631 it dosen't seem like I can get any information to the printer... I hooked it to my windoze box to verify the cable and was able to use it right away...
I've cat'ed to all the ports I can think of /dev/lp0 /dev/par0 /dev/parport0 for all the ones listed and have gotten no such device errors, except on /dev/parport0 where I would get an Invalid Argument error...
- 04-28-2005 #6Linux User
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What is the make and model of the printer?
Research, research, research before you walk the plank.
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I have an HP Laserjet 100
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I have a similar problem, but my printer is on a Windows machine. How do I set a device URI if the printer is on Windows?
- 05-24-2005 #9Linux User
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HP printers are the most supported printers under Linux and as long as it is a working printer, I have never seen one not set-up under Linux. Every distro that I have loaded, always sets the printer port to lp0 as the default, during the set-up you can change it. Have you tried as the local printer only?
Research, research, research before you walk the plank.
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If the printer works, turn on the printer, start Winblows. If Winblows sees a working printer, it will promp you of what to do next.
Originally Posted by mr.popper Research, research, research before you walk the plank.
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