bobsetch@comcast.net wrote: > I'm new to linux and have etch installed with gnome and things seem to be ok > but I can't get my printer installed. Welcome to Debian! Try the NewbieDOC wiki [1] - it may help you to get started. [1] http://newbiedoc.berlios.de/wiki/Setting_up_a_parallel_printer_using_CUPS -- Chris.