Re: Newbie question: installing printer / USB hub

[Clive Menzies <clive@clivemenzies.co.uk>]

On (21/12/05 10:53), Dirk Johann wrote:
> Hi list,
> have a problem installing a printer with parallel port connected via USB
> hub. No idea, where to search for information.
> Kernel 2.6.12
> USB Hub FTDI with parallel / serial port, USB 1.1
> Any help / recommendations recommended.
> Regards, Dirk

It may be easier to get a parallel port pci card for the PC.

http://sewelldirect.com/ParallelPCICard.asp

Alternatively, install cups and see if using the USB port works; info on
intsalling and configuring cups:

http://www.faqs.org/docs/Linux-mini/Debian-and-Windows-Shared-Printing.html

Regards

Clive

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