This really does sound like more of a lpd/lpr problem. I think I sent you
a link to a discussion on a few known problems with Debian's lpd that
causes "transfer to lp@localhost failed" messages, did you find anything
applicable there? Version lprng_3.5.2-1.2 is problematic, check what
version you have.
Another possiblity is the /etc/lpd.perms file (debian slink/potato+)
The bottom line may read DEFAULT REJECT and you can change this to DEFAULT
ACCEPT (may have security implications, but fix that later).
Um, verify that lpd is running: ps ax | grep lpd
Have you tried dumping both 1) a plain ASCII file 2) a PS file to lp?
It's also possible its having problems communicating with the lpd spool
daemon. Check that your loopback interface is working (ping 127.0.0.1,
check ifconfig, try telneting to 127.0.0.1 & 127.0.0.1 printer).
Check your hosts.lpd entry, you might need your hostname in there.
Also check your hosts.deny for any entries that might affect this.
Suggest you may want to verity that lpd is working properly before
worrying about the netatalk portion. Any other printers to test with?
Also, try looking for some info from debian.com about this particular
problem.
(It just occured to me, I think you're running Debian, I seem to recall
that, but I'm not 100% sure...oh well...most of this might apply anyway.
;)
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