Why cannot I print to my networked (wired) printer from a Firefox screen?

Barzo · 01-02-2009, 09:45 AM

I am currently using Ubuntu Hardy Heron.

My problem is not being able to print, web pages, to my net-worked printer (hp 1022).

I can address the printer -192.168.0.10- and modify the control pages.
I can print to the printer from Open office.

The message I get when attempting to print suggests that the printer is not connected. This is clearly not so.

Can any one help?

business_kid · 01-02-2009, 11:08 AM

Firefox needs the program to call for printing.
Presuming you have cups running, have you added the printer at http://localhost:631

Barzo · 01-03-2009, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by business_kid

Firefox needs the program to call for printing.
Presuming you have cups running, have you added the printer at http://localhost:631

I have looked for where I can inform Firefox as to the printer, but have not as yet found out where.

The printer is included in the CUPS list of printers.

I have just down loaded OPERA and it printed directly from the screen.

I would still like to use FIREFOX.

Sorry to be such an ignoramous - can you point me to the place in FIREFOX?

Thanks again Barzo.

business_kid · 01-03-2009, 12:25 PM

File/Print or Edit/preferences get you to the adjustables

In File/Print, you should see your printer named (Mine says Epson stylus C70) If youy see 'Postscript Default, that's no good.