printer problem,, parallel port for hp printer
SIR
I INSTALLED MEPIS IN MY HARD DRIVE , GOOD SOFTWARE ... BUT FACING LITTLE CONFUSION REGARDING PRINTER,( HP 640C ITS A PARALLEL PORT PRINTER).MEPIS COULD NOT IDENTIFIES MY PARALLEL PORT..
url for parallel port is parallel:/dev/lp0 not taking.. the error is
{The local URI doesn't correspond to a detected port. Continue?please select a valid port}.. url is ok may be my parallel port not detected ,,
regards
sam
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parallel port printer
Sam,
I have the same problem in SimplyMepis-3.3.1 kernel 2.6 but do fine in kernel 2.4
Try selecting the older kernel 2.4 during boot up. I am unsure of why this is a problem but others have reported same.
Luck,
Vince
Vince LaPorte
Marshall, MN 56258
i used kenel 2.4 , still it is not..
vince
i used 2.4 kernal fom simplymepis actually i found empty url ,, and there is no plus sign on left of the parallel port ( other usb and serial ports are ok).i clicked at other-printer instaed and then entered parallel:/dev/lp0 , still i failed.i know i have to select local printe option so i neeed to detect parallel port by my simply mepis..
last option is i use it through usb cable...
sam
parallel port printer
HowTO Parallel Printer
Fellow Chipheads,
Mepis-3.3.1 (kernel 2.6) would not recognize my parallel port so I could not setup my Canon BJC240 parallel port printer with KPrint. . Of note Mepis3.3.1 (kernel 2.4) worked fine.
So I updated all my cups and cupsys files with synaptic. Now KPrint recognizes my parallel port and sets up my printer fine.
Luck,
Vince
Vince LaPorte
Marshall, MN 56258
Re: parallel port printer
I happened across the 'liveCD' Beatrix recently, looking for a 'pocket' sized installation for an old Tosh. Satellite. Not only did it install the parallel port, but also the driver for 'Laserjet Series' and works perfectly. It runs on 2.6.7 - just wish it was a full distro! Kanotix is excellent by the way, but same problem. Maybe somebody will see this.....
Carab
I HAVE TO BE CLEAR ABOUT LIVECD BEATRIX,,,
don't give up on MEPIS
Carab,
Do not give up on Mepis. The distro is sound and the forun very functional. I have tried many (including BeatrIX) and find them limited. Just stick with Mepis and learn all the kinks and you will be rewarded with a stable OS.
Vince
Vince LaPorte
Marshall, MN 56258