Re: lp: driver loaded but no devices found. (kernel 2.2.1)
Steven J. Martin <smartin@sgi.com> wrote:
> What do I need to do to get my printer working with the 2.2.1 kernel? I
> have an NEC SuperScript 860 connected to my parallel port, and with the
> 2.0.33 kernel all I did was answer enable the [*] Parallel printer
> support option under `make menuconfig`.
>
> I see the following in /var/log/messages when the kernel boots:
> "lp: driver loaded but no devices found"
CONFIG_PARPORT=y
CONFIG_PARPORT_PC=y
Also, /dev/lp1 under 2.0.x becomes /dev/lp0 under 2.2.x. So check your
/etc/printcap and make sure you are using the proper device.
-N.
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