adding printer in slackware 2.4.22
 

I have edited /etc/printcap, info below:

print1|The printer:\
:lp=/dev/lp0:\
:sd=/var/spool/lpd/print1:\
:if=/var/spool/lpd/lp/filter:\
:mc=2:\
:sh:\
:lf=/var/log/lpd-error.log:


When I run lpc status I get:


Printer 'print@localhost' - cannot open connection - No such file or directory Make sure the remote host supports the LPD protocol



This is a local printer, I don't understand why I am getting such an error, or where to look.

Thankyou in advance for any help or suggestions.

Gary

Hey Gary. First, does your printer even work? Second, are you trying to use LPRng with CUPS installed? I ran into a couple problems with both of these spooler systems conflicting sometimes. As far as lpc status, try using lpq , does that work?

adding printer in Slackware 2.4.22
 

The printer does work, I have used it on another system. I have also type:

echo "test printer" > /dev/lp0

and have received a reply on the printer.

The printer is an Epson action printer t1000

To answer your second question, I am trying to add this printer by hand, in other words editing the /etc/printcap and adding necessary directories and files.

Maybe that is where I am making a mistake, I have added a directory /print1 under /var/spool/lpd , and files under print1 of .seq, errs, lock, status. I have also changed permissions. Am I forgetting something?

Thankyou,

Gary

I'd suggest you configure your printer by the CUPS web interface.
Open a web browser (konqueror or mozilla for instance) at
localhost:631 (no dial connection of course)
the "add printer" button and follow instructions.
Very easy and fast
Hope this helps
Ciao

adding printer in Slackware 2.4.22
 

Thanks for the suggestion, but this computer is a stand-alone. It is not on any network. I would really like to add a printer by commands and editing files. I am a newbie to Linux, but not new to command lanquages. I have worked many years in the telco industry with PDS and TL1, which are proprietary command lanquages.

Thankyou,

Gary

this may help.

http://www.cups.org/sam.html#4_3

good luck.

I have now used CUPS to add the printer, but I am still getting the same type of error message when I try to print. Error message is:

sending job ` root@darkstar + 694` to printer1@localhost Cannot open connection to localhost - no such file or directory make sure the remote host supports the LPD protocol

This is a directly connected printer, could someone tell me why I am receiving such an error message and what is wrong?

Thankyou,

Gary

is the cups daemon running?

Yes, the CUPS and LPD daemons are running.

Gary

here is something that may help

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...539#post806539

hope that helps.
good luck.