Re: printing to HP

[Joe Mc Cool <joe@benburb.demon.co.uk>]

disciple@exis.net wrote:

> Hey everyone.  I'm running Sarge with a 2.4 kernel.  I installed cupsys. 
> I am trying to print to a networked printer that has Jetdirect 170x.  The
> actual printer is an HP LaserJet 1300.
>
> In Gnome, I went to Desktop Pref/System Tools/Printing, to install the
> printer.  Everything seemed to work fine, but it still does not print.
>
> The wizard gives me the following options:
>
> 1. Local or Networked printer (I choose Network Printer and then select HP
> JetDirect.  For the Host, I'm putting in the IP addresss of the JetDirect
> Box.
> The PORT has a default value of 9100. I did not change this.
>
> 2. Manufacturer (I choose HP).  Model (I choose LaserJet).  Driver (It
> defaults to "Standard (CUPS) (Suggested).  It's either CUPS or "Install
> Driver".  I stick with (CUPS) (Suggested).
>
> I then click "Apply".
>
> Do I need to install a driver, and not use the CUPS?  If so, how do I
> install the driver?
>  
Have you tried setting up and testing the printer from cups itself.

Browse to: http://localhost:631

There's a wee icon down the bottom lhs to add printers.  Otherwise, if 
it is already set up there, you can play with the setup until ye get it 
working.

Joe