Epson question

Whiteghost · 08-02-2005, 11:19 AM

I install red hat 9 for my freind and red hat 9 pick up the printer.How do i setup the printer for my freinds.Sorry i never install a printer on linux before.His print is a Epson printer.

farpoint · 08-03-2005, 11:51 AM

Hi. Is it a parallel port or a USB printer? Which model? I've got a Stylus C44UX (which is USB) on FC1 and didn't have too many problems. Nigel. aka farpoint.

Whiteghost · 08-03-2005, 03:35 PM

It is a usb printer but i not sure what model it is...

celticgeek · 08-03-2005, 03:43 PM

Under the Systems Setting Menu >> Printing there should be a printer configuration menu. You will probably have to supply the root password in order to access it. (I am using Scientific Linux 4.0, a RHEL version). I am using an Epson Stylus C84, and it was easy to install using this technique.

farpoint · 08-03-2005, 04:06 PM

As celticgeek says, choose system settings, printing, which will ask for root password. Then, Action, New queue. You will be asked for the printer (Epson) and model. I've got a Stylus C44UX, but thats not on the list, and C42UX worked OK. You will also be asked for the port. Parallel seems to be the default. Make sure you select a USB one. This is all assuming that you have CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) installed on the machine. You can also access CUPS at http://localhost:631 in your webbrowser that allows you to mess about with the printer config. If it has been set up Ok, you should be able to print a test page from the Redhat config tool or from the CUPS webpage. Over. Nigel. aka farpoint.