Why can't I Print ?!?!?!?!?!

glenn69 · 09-27-2003, 10:28 PM

I have RH9. Was able to print at one time. Now when I try to print from any application, nothing prints. Printer Mgr claims I have no printer now.

Is there a config file or something that will answer why I cannot print. I see people posting etc/whatever files all the time........is there some file that will answer my questions?

Frustrated Newbie.

mdlnx · 09-27-2003, 10:52 PM

reinstall printer buddy

check for updates, and listen to people on this forum

poloktim · 09-28-2003, 12:12 AM

What type of printer is it?

Is CUPS installed, if so there is a simple way to set up printers. Go to http://localhost:631 and see if you can set it up. Though if you might need your root password so it might be a good idea to login to that page from a seperate browser profile. There will be a list of drivers to choose from, choose the one that corresponds best with your printer, if there are none, go on to http://www.cups.org and check which printer driver would be best to use with your printer. Once it's set up print a test page, if it works then well done.

TwoSheds · 09-28-2003, 03:09 AM

i had exactly the same problem with redhat 9

it says no printers

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...threadid=92670

i still havent solved it, but i am reinstalling soon anyway so i am hoping that wil make it go away. i'll let you know if it does.

TwoSheds