[kde-linux] kde print not working

[Anne Wilson]

On Friday 14 April 2006 15:48, Charlie Bradley wrote:
> So,  since replacing the cpu in my machine and upgrading the bios I have
> had trouble getting my printer installed.  USB detection is enabled in the
> BIOS. 1st thing is that it takes a very long time for the list of
> manufacterers and models to load (not normal even with old cpu) and then
> the recommended driver fails to install (foomatic+gimprint).  So I choose
> the
> (foomatic+gimprint-ijs) and it loads but it won't print.  I go to system
> settings>printers and see that the printer is not started.  I right click
> on printer and choose start printer and after a few moments it quits.  I
> have tried all of the drivers listed for my printer and none will even
> print a test page.
>
> I can't figure it out.  Any ideas?

Charlie, I think we need some more details.  

Which distro?  

Which printer?  

How did you set the printer up?  

Is it local or on a LAN?  

Have you tried localhost:631 in a browser (login as root when asked)?

Anne
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