have you parallel port + printer support CONFIG_PARPORT + CONFIG_PRINTER
Dave.
On Mon, 13 Nov 2000, Pamela O'Shea wrote:
> Hi ..i have a HP LaserJet III printer , linux kernel2.2.16 _with_ parallel
> printer support in it and im having some printer trouble :/
>> I was having a problem getting it going with lpr so i installed CUPS-1.1.4
> , added my printer driver to it :
> /usr/lib/lpadmin -p LaserJet -m laserjet.ppd -v parallel:/dev/lp0 -E
>> Restarted the cups: with ./cups restart .
>> But lpstat -p gives me this:
> printer LaserJet disabled -
> Unable to open parallel port device file: No such device printer
>> I was getting this same error with lpr, and i have kernel parallel support
> in, so any1 know what the story is please ? ..thnx
>> P.
>>>
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