The fix is in fact more complex than I thought. The problem was access to /usr/lib/backend/paralell For some reason (don't know if it's me or the distro), /usr/lib/backend folder had priviledges 700.
This was fixed for me as follows: chmod 755 /usr/lib/backend Then remove and add back the printer in cups web interface -- Lancelot du Lac http://www.contrees-du-reve.com -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-bugs-dist-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org