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Old 09-18-2004, 03:01 PM   #1
fclifton
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Problem with lpr - cannot create temporary file


I am having a problem trying to redirect man output to my printer. I issue the command 'man -t kudzu | lpr' to which I get the response 'lpr: unable to create temporary file'

I am logged in as root

Using RH9

In Printer Configuration I have the printer defined as lp0 and I can print a test page to it

Any ideas???
 
Old 09-18-2004, 04:16 PM   #2
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This may help.

http://www.linuxprinting.org/distrib...aq.html#q_10_1

good luck.
 
Old 09-18-2004, 04:30 PM   #3
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Thanks, Peacedog!

That did help. I found in the cups conf file the temp path that was specified, and determined that it was missing. So, I created it and now all is well!
 
Old 09-18-2004, 04:43 PM   #4
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Glad you got it sorted mate.
good luck.
 
  


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