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On Sat, 2012-03-17 at 13:08 +0000, Henry Bremridge wrote: > On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 08:43:48PM +0000, Simon Waters wrote: > > > > I usually configure it so that these sorts of devices are addressed by > > IP address. > > > > i.e. lpd://192.168.0.5/printer-queue-name > > > > I am having problems printing to my office printer. > - I can ping the printer > - I have the drivers (Kyocera) > But after a CUPS upgrade I am %^&^& if I can print > > In the above example what should I call the printer-queue-name? > > Anything? > > try lp1 you need to find the name of the queue from the printers NW card most of the time CUPS can browse for one and find it IF using the Add printer from the System menu I find you have to be patient as it can take 5 mins to find one after you have typed in the host address in the find box if it's a MFC type it will have printer and fax so choose the right one. In desperation I sometimes use Samba to help find the port. -- ________________________________________________________________________ Regards Kevin Lucas Minions Post Master(Sub) Skype minions_shop www.minionsbandb.co.uk www.tearooms.minionsbandb.co.uk FaceBook Minions_shop Po House, Minions, Liskeard Cornwall PL14 5LE 01579363386 -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq