At Thu, 16 Oct 2003 10:58:08 -0400, Roberto Sanchez wrote: > > Martin Hooper wrote:
> > Using Woody 3.0r0 here... > > > > First Problem USB Printing using CUPS > > > > I have a HOWTO which tells me how to set up CUPS with a > > parallel port printer but I have a USB printer. In the CUPS > > web setup I can add a printer but when I try to print the > > test page I get the following error: > > > > Unable to open USB port device file "/dev/usb/lp0": No such > > device > > > > How do I tell which port device to use? Also can anyone > > point me to a HOWTO for setting up CUPS and a USB device The > > error message pops up whenever I change the USB Printer > > #<Whatever> > > > > /var/log/dmesg seems to indicate that the USB ports and the > > things that are connected to it are detected at boot. I have > > a Microsoft Steering wheel as well as my printer. I am using > > a stock bf24 kernel from the install disc. > > > Oddly enough, I solved this problem my making sure the printer > was plugged to the computer and turned on *before* turning on > the computer. I believe you can achieve the same effect by just turning on the printer, then invoking as root: /etc/init.d/cupsys restart You might also need to "Start" the printer via: http://localhost:631/printers/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]