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Old 05-06-2009, 02:42 PM   #1
lkwan88
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trying to install Brother HL 2170W on Mepis 8.00


I am looking for some help in installing the above printer which is not in the driver catalog. I am new to Linux. I have downloaded the Cupswrapper and LPD files. Not sure what to do next. Hope someone can help here.

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Old 05-07-2009, 08:32 AM   #2
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Did you view the direction in the OpenPrinting Database ?

http://www.openprinting.org/show_pri...other-HL-2170W
 
Old 05-07-2009, 10:45 AM   #3
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thanks Farslayer. It works!
 
Old 05-07-2009, 11:37 AM   #4
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Gotta love those easy fixes..
 
  


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