Mailinglist Archive: opensuse-edu (72 mails)

[Thomas Adam <thomas_adam16@xxxxxxxxx>]

 --- Rob Keeling <rob@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I am trying to
install the Cups samba print driver on Cups 1.1.18
> running on SuSE 8.2.
> 
> I have added two printers, a DeskJet 6127 and a LaserJet 4p.
> 
> For some reason, following Kurt`s excelent instructions I can install
> the drivers for the LaserJet, but
> the DeskJet appears to add the driver, but on a XP client, you can add
> the print queue, but as soon
> as you select printer properties it runs the local add printer wizzard
> and asks for a driver!

I believe this is an inherent problem with the way that XP uses the SMB to
relay print queue information. I think this is an FAQ, if not even a bug
report. Check the main samba.org website.

> If I change the cups printer type for the Deskjet 6127 queue I can make
> the download work.

Hmm, interesting.

> The laserjet is using foomatic+ljet4
> The Deskjet is using foomatic+hpijs

-- Thomas Adam

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Thomas Adam

"The Linux Weekend Mechanic" -- www.linuxgazette.com

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