[opensuse] Odd Printer Issue in 11.1
I tried to setup my Lexmark T520 printer on 11.1 and was unable to do so via YaST. It scanned the network and found the printer (I am using the internal Lexmark printserver) and then reported that there were no drivers. While this is correct, it does not let me pick an alternate driver (I think in previous versions Lexmark Optra S was suggested as a driver, but if it wasn't I was able to select it with no hassle). I then selected the option to add the driver and followed the process to import the PPD (In this case over 11.0 it is improved, since the Lexmark PPD is not 100% compliant, previously it was not possible at all to use it via YaST) when that process is completed I am returned to the screen where the network discovery was done, but the previous results are no longer there. Rescanning the network starts the process over -- it continues to report there is no correct driver. I headed over to http://localhost:631 and scanned the LAN, found the printer, and when I went to add it the T520 PPD I had imported was automatically selected as the prefered driver. Has anyone else had issues when trying to add a networked PostScript printer via YaST on 11.1? -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Andrew Joakimsen wrote:
I tried to setup my Lexmark T520 printer on 11.1 and was unable to do so via YaST. It scanned the network and found the printer (I am using the internal Lexmark printserver) and then reported that there were no drivers. While this is correct, it does not let me pick an alternate driver (I think in previous versions Lexmark Optra S was suggested as a driver, but if it wasn't I was able to select it with no hassle). I then selected the option to add the driver and followed the process to import the PPD (In this case over 11.0 it is improved, since the Lexmark PPD is not 100% compliant, previously it was not possible at all to use it via YaST) when that process is completed I am returned to the screen where the network discovery was done, but the previous results are no longer there. Rescanning the network starts the process over -- it continues to report there is no correct driver.
I headed over to http://localhost:631 and scanned the LAN, found the printer, and when I went to add it the T520 PPD I had imported was automatically selected as the prefered driver.
Has anyone else had issues when trying to add a networked PostScript printer via YaST on 11.1?
I have a Lexmark 4039 12R Plus laser printer which is recognised by 11.1 but then 11.1 "tells" me that it does not have a driver for it. (At least in 11.0 it has driver (but I am unable to get it print in 11.0)). The Lexmark is connected directly to the PC (lpt0) and has always worked upto and until 11.0, but at least there was a driver for it in 11.0; however with 11.1: zero, nought, zilch. Ciao. -- Be nice to people on your way up - you'll see the same people on your way down. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Andrew Joakimsen wrote:
I tried to setup my Lexmark T520 printer on 11.1 and was unable to do so via YaST. It scanned the network and found the printer (I am using the internal Lexmark printserver) and then reported that there were no drivers. While this is correct, it does not let me pick an alternate driver (I think in previous versions Lexmark Optra S was suggested as a driver, but if it wasn't I was able to select it with no hassle). I then selected the option to add the driver and followed the process to import the PPD (In this case over 11.0 it is improved, since the Lexmark PPD is not 100% compliant, previously it was not possible at all to use it via YaST) when that process is completed I am returned to the screen where the network discovery was done, but the previous results are no longer there. Rescanning the network starts the process over -- it continues to report there is no correct driver.
I headed over to http://localhost:631 and scanned the LAN, found the printer, and when I went to add it the T520 PPD I had imported was automatically selected as the prefered driver.
Has anyone else had issues when trying to add a networked PostScript printer via YaST on 11.1?
Yep, had the same problem with a Canon IP3000. Tried to install and was told no drivers. Came back the following day (had been late at night....) fired up cups and installed without a prob... Just thought it was me :-( John -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Wednesday 24 December 2008 12:18:49 John Bennett wrote:
Andrew Joakimsen wrote:
I tried to setup my Lexmark T520 printer on 11.1 and was unable to do so via YaST. It scanned the network and found the printer (I am using the internal Lexmark printserver) and then reported that there were no drivers. While this is correct, it does not let me pick an alternate driver (I think in previous versions Lexmark Optra S was suggested as a driver, but if it wasn't I was able to select it with no hassle). I then selected the option to add the driver and followed the process to import the PPD (In this case over 11.0 it is improved, since the Lexmark PPD is not 100% compliant, previously it was not possible at all to use it via YaST) when that process is completed I am returned to the screen where the network discovery was done, but the previous results are no longer there. Rescanning the network starts the process over -- it continues to report there is no correct driver.
I headed over to http://localhost:631 and scanned the LAN, found the printer, and when I went to add it the T520 PPD I had imported was automatically selected as the prefered driver.
Has anyone else had issues when trying to add a networked PostScript printer via YaST on 11.1?
Yep, had the same problem with a Canon IP3000. Tried to install and was told no drivers. Came back the following day (had been late at night....) fired up cups and installed without a prob... Just thought it was me :-( John
Installing Xerox Phaser 3117 was very easy in openSuSE 11.1 In the previous version the driver was broken and I had to use a generic one. -- Bogdan Cristea -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Wednesday 24 December 2008 03:09:23 Andrew Joakimsen wrote:
I tried to setup my Lexmark T520 printer on 11.1 and was unable to do so via YaST. It scanned the network and found the printer (I am using the internal Lexmark printserver) and then reported that there were no drivers. While this is correct, it does not let me pick an alternate driver (I think in previous versions Lexmark Optra S was suggested as a driver, but if it wasn't I was able to select it with no hassle). I then selected the option to add the driver and followed the process to import the PPD (In this case over 11.0 it is improved, since the Lexmark PPD is not 100% compliant, previously it was not possible at all to use it via YaST) when that process is completed I am returned to the screen where the network discovery was done, but the previous results are no longer there. Rescanning the network starts the process over -- it continues to report there is no correct driver.
I headed over to http://localhost:631 and scanned the LAN, found the printer, and when I went to add it the T520 PPD I had imported was automatically selected as the prefered driver.
Has anyone else had issues when trying to add a networked PostScript printer via YaST on 11.1?
Andrew, Exact same problem trying to add a Konica_Minolta Bizhub 350. There is a driver for the BizHub 360 in /usr/share/cups/model/KONICA_MINOLTA. The workaround is as follows; As you saw, When YAST finds the printer it puts the name in the space under Assign Driver and then says no matching driver found. manually edit the printer model so that it just says Lexmark, without any model number. Click on Show Marching Drivers. it will then list all the Lexmark drivers. If you highlight a Lexmark model and then click OK (bottom right), it will use the driver you highlighted. The Add Driver dialog is broken. You can browse all you want to a driver but it won't use it. Mike -- Michael A. Coan Woodlawn Foundation 524 North Avenue, Suite 203 New Rochelle, NY 10801-3410 Tel 914-632-3778 Fax 914-632-5502 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
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