LinuxQuestions.org
Review your favorite Linux distribution.
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Software
User Name
Password
Linux - Software This forum is for Software issues.
Having a problem installing a new program? Want to know which application is best for the job? Post your question in this forum.

Notices


Reply
  Search this Thread
Old 09-03-2004, 07:57 AM   #1
enigma Z
Member
 
Registered: Sep 2003
Location: The edge of the world, peering down into the dark abyss
Distribution: Gentoo 2004.2
Posts: 224

Rep: Reputation: 30
How can I set up a printer with CUPS in KDE?


Hey, how do I set up a printer with CUPS in KDE? I've already got the CUPS daemon started...

My Printer is a Cannon i850 on LPT port 1
 
Old 09-03-2004, 08:40 AM   #2
MunterMan
Member
 
Registered: Nov 2003
Location: The North of England
Distribution: Suse 10.3
Posts: 172

Rep: Reputation: 30
The cups administration tool is found by entering this into your file manager address bar
http://localhost:631/

However, I do not think that printer is supported. Canon are infamous for their lack of Linux support. I have an S300 that will only work with windoze. Try this
http://www.linuxprinting.org/canon-faq.html
 
Old 09-03-2004, 08:55 AM   #3
enigma Z
Member
 
Registered: Sep 2003
Location: The edge of the world, peering down into the dark abyss
Distribution: Gentoo 2004.2
Posts: 224

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 30
OK, this is a noober question, but what is the block device for LPT 1?
 
Old 09-03-2004, 09:43 AM   #4
MunterMan
Member
 
Registered: Nov 2003
Location: The North of England
Distribution: Suse 10.3
Posts: 172

Rep: Reputation: 30
/dev/lp0

or at least it is on my machine.
 
  


Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Help printer from a samba shared printer from linux (using cups) epod69 Linux - Networking 3 12-04-2005 10:44 PM
after KDE reinstall, printer stoped working (how to set it up?) Mistreated Linux - Software 13 07-28-2005 04:39 PM
KDE/CUPS printer slow to start up; fixed with "127.0.0.1 localhost" in /etc/hosts KWTm LinuxQuestions.org Member Success Stories 0 03-05-2005 11:11 AM
Can't select Parellel printer with Cups Admin or KDE Print Manager EnigmaX Linux - Newbie 6 08-16-2004 08:29 PM
How to set up a remote CUPS printer? walkunafraid Linux - Hardware 3 02-06-2004 02:22 AM

LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Software

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:08 PM.

Main Menu
Advertisement
My LQ
Write for LQ
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.
Main Menu
Syndicate
RSS1  Latest Threads
RSS1  LQ News
Twitter: @linuxquestions
Open Source Consulting | Domain Registration