[SOLVED] problem installing addon_printing-drivers-34.tar.xz

Edward4m · 10-07-2020, 10:02 AM

Hi zk,

I have a problem with installing addon_printer-drivers-34.tar.xz
I performed a 4mlinux update, but this issue remained.
The best way to explain what happens when trying to install is by this short video.

https://c.gmx.com/@56290288524381460...SrGjdBjh7EMxgQ

Also, when I tick the box:"execute in terminal emulator", same happens.

Hope this helps!

Kind regards, Edward

ps. When updating, a message was shown. "LBA32 adressing assumed"
Might be another thread, but perhaps it's got something to do with above. Thanks!

zk1234 · 10-07-2020, 02:43 PM

Hi,

That is exactly how it works. My guess is that you have successfully installed printing drivers. Go to to Settings>Devices>Printer/CUPS to configure your printer.

PS.
The LBA LILO warning can be ignored.

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Edward4m · 10-07-2020, 10:13 PM

Thanks for your quick reply!

I know how this works. :-)

Cups 'administration' says after ticking the 'find new printers' button:

'List Available Printers
Available Printers

No printers found.'

Printer is connected. Check.

I am puzzled.

Adding another video.

https://c.gmx.com/@56290288524381460...R0OEp1itA2VG7g

Kind regards!

(HP deskjet 3070A but that's not the issue.)

zk1234 · 10-08-2020, 11:05 AM

Perhaps that is because you are not logged into the CUPS interface. Go to the "Administration" menu and chose the "Add printer" option. You will be asked to log in.

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Edward4m · 10-08-2020, 11:24 AM

Ahhhhh of course!

Even seasoned Linux users can overlook something obvious.

Many thanks and hopefully someone else might find this thread useful.

Ps, another reason why I thought the printer addon wasn't installed is because I
wasn't able to find it in the 'var' file. I thought every new addon installed would be placed in 'var'. So why isn't it there?

zk1234 · 10-08-2020, 12:19 PM

I'm glad the problem is solved

Optional packages are not copied to the /var/4MLinux folder. Only the main set of packages go there.

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