Re: printing to HP

From: Joe Mc Cool (joe_at_benburb.demon.co.uk)
Date: 08/19/05

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To: disciple@exis.net

    disciple@exis.net wrote:

    >Hey everyone. I'm running Sarge with a 2.4 kernel. I installed cupsys.
    >I am trying to print to a networked printer that has Jetdirect 170x. The
    >actual printer is an HP LaserJet 1300.
    >
    >In Gnome, I went to Desktop Pref/System Tools/Printing, to install the
    >printer. Everything seemed to work fine, but it still does not print.
    >
    >The wizard gives me the following options:
    >
    >1. Local or Networked printer (I choose Network Printer and then select HP
    >JetDirect. For the Host, I'm putting in the IP addresss of the JetDirect
    >Box.
    >The PORT has a default value of 9100. I did not change this.
    >
    >2. Manufacturer (I choose HP). Model (I choose LaserJet). Driver (It
    >defaults to "Standard (CUPS) (Suggested). It's either CUPS or "Install
    >Driver". I stick with (CUPS) (Suggested).
    >
    >I then click "Apply".
    >
    >Do I need to install a driver, and not use the CUPS? If so, how do I
    >install the driver?
    >
    >
    Have you tried setting up and testing the printer from cups itself.

    Browse to: http://localhost:631

    There's a wee icon down the bottom lhs to add printers. Otherwise, if
    it is already set up there, you can play with the setup until ye get it
    working.

    Joe 

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