Re: printcap file

[paul <paul@cvanet.com>]

Joseph said,

> Hi,
> 
> I've just setup my printer (hp deskjet 855c) and when I test it via lptest> 
> /dev/lp0 it prints but only the first line then stops or goes to the next page 
> then printsjust one line again (some letters and some garbage) and I think 
> this has something to do with my /etc/printcap file because I am using just 
> the default one (generic). Can somebody please send me their printcap file (hp 
> deskjet 855c preferably) or any printcap file that can work with this type of 
> printer.
>

 You should install the package "magicfilter" and choose the filter 
"deskjet" during the configuration.  If magicfilter is already installed, 
run "magicfilterconfig".  read: Printing-HOWTO, man magicfilter, man 
printcap, etc.


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