Re: printer error

From: mAineAc (maineac______at_hotmail.com)
Date: 10/24/04


Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2004 08:34:34 -0400

MichalisZ wrote:
> Hi.
> I have Linux Debian Sarge with kernel 2.6...
> I can't install my printer on the system in order to use it.
> It is an HP 5550 inject connected with USB.
>
> I open the control center->peripherals->printers
> i choose the CUPS server but i get this messege:
>
>
> Unable to retrieve the printer list.
> Error messege recieved from manage: Connection to CUPS server failed.
>
> Check th CUPS server is correctly installed and running.
> Error: Connection refused.
>
>
> When trying to add a printer all options are "gray"(i can't choose none).
>
> Thanks for helping me.
>
>
make sure cups is installed and run cupsd.

mAineAc



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