Re: Can't print to Windows HP printer


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On Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:45:27 +0200, Fokke Nauta typed this message:

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On Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:02:42 +0200, Fokke Nauta typed this message:

Fokke Nauta wrote:
Hi all,

Anyone seen this problem before and knows the solution?

I have a Linux Box (Ubuntu 7.10) which is connected to a Windows
network. There is a Windows 2000 PC which acts as print server. Two
printers are attachted: Epson and HP. TCP/IP service is active. From
the Linux box I can print to the Epson printer without any problem.
But this printer is normally not used and not present, I use the HP
printer as default. And to this printer I can't print. The job ends
up in the proper queue, the printer initializes but that's all,
nothing gets printed. I have to reset the print server to remove the
job, I can't delete it. Tried different Linux (Fedora), tried
different lpd services, re-installed printer drivers, checked
firewall, all to no avail. The printer is HP Deskjet 3650. All
Windows machines print fine to this printer.

Any ideas?

Thank in advance for your help and suggestions.

With kind regards,
Fokke Nauta



Hi guys,

I got it working.

I created a new queue on the Windows box to the same printer. The
existing queue, which is shared, links to this printer as well.
Bi-directional on the new queue disabled. Then I created a new
LPR-port, using the IP address of the Windows box and the queue name
of the queue I just made. Bi-directional disabled as well. I also
disabled spooling on this new LPR port. I can now print to this
printer using LPD/LPR, although it takes a few minutes before the
printer gives any response. At least it works.

Thanks for all your help and your input.

With regards,
Fokke

Great news indeed. Be aware at least on my system when CUPS is updated
I have to recreate the printers on the Linux box.

Good to know. But I don't have printers attached directly to my Linux
box. The only printers I have are connected to the Windows box.

Fokke

Yes I know and that's why it matters. Just know that updates to CUPS may
require you to reestablish the networked printers. The printers will
still be defined but no prints go to the Win2000, on the Linux box delete
and add the network printers again, should you have that problem.


OK, that's clear. I will certainly keep this in mind.
Thanks!

Fokke


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