error i don't understand

[New To Linux]

Unable to load the requested driver:
Unable to create the Foomatic driver [HP-PSC_2175,hpijs]. Either that driver does not exist, or you don't have the required permissions to perform that operation.

i get this as i am trying to load my printer

[smolloy]

Looks like you're trying to load a new driver for a printer? If so, then you have to do this as root -- that's what it means when it says that you don't have the required permissions.

Log in as root and try again.

[New To Linux]

when i click on "administrator mode" the list of printers comes up blank

so i can't select it in the list to open up????

is there something else i can do?

[smolloy]

Is there a button anywhere to add a new printer?

[New To Linux]

yeah but the list of printers doesn't pull up then.... it is like it isn't there anymore

[smolloy]

You mean the list of possible printer choices (manufacturer, model, etc.) is blank when you do this as root?

[New To Linux]

yes completely blank

says this while trying to load

Internal error: unable to locate the driver.