[SOLVED] printer install

lalondejimmy · 04-23-2010, 08:30 AM

hello,newbee here and need help with installing printer.Have a lexmark pro205 and have no ideal how to install.tried myself but need help in layman terms because I'm not even good with computers in general.Thank you to any help..........lalondejimmy

pixellany · 04-23-2010, 08:38 AM

What distro (version) of Linux are you using? What tool did you use to install the printer and what exactly happened?

Regardless, I prefer to always use the CUPS browser interface (Open a browser and enter "localhost:631") When you select "add printer", your printer may be detected--regardless, go thru the steps and see if your printer is listed in the available drivers.

Also, check here:
http://www.linuxfoundation.org/colla...s/openprinting

lalondejimmy · 04-23-2010, 08:48 AM

I'm using freespire and tried the control panel way but my printer was not on the list so I picked other and seem to get no where.I'll try what you advised and see what happens Thanks....

pixellany · 04-23-2010, 02:20 PM

100% off-topic, but: Freespire is hands-down the worst distro I ever tried---plus I'm not sure they are even still active.

Consider trying something more mainstream--eg in the top 10 to 20 here: http://distrowatch.com (look at the hit list rt side, scroll down a bit.)

lalondejimmy · 05-01-2010, 04:34 PM

thanks for replies although I have to admit 65 plus views and 3 replies WTF to others and thank you for the ones who contribute info.They are the ones that make this forum usable....Jim