On 10/24/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Trying to print to HP LaserJet 1300 via HP JetDirect 170x > > I go to http://localhost:631/admin > then: > > 1. Click on add printer and put in Name, Location, Description > > 2. It then asks for "Device". I choose AppSocket/HP Jetdirect > Is this correct? > > 3. It then asks for "Device URI". I have no clue as to what to put in > here. We use IP based printing for our XP machines. The JetDirect box > has an IP address of 192.168.0.50. XP machines print to it just fine. > The box shows the word "socket". It also lists these examples: > What do I put for hostname? I printed the test page from the JetDirect, > and it has a "Host Name". Should I enter the "Host Name" of the > JetDirect? > > 4. I then asks for Model/Driver. I choose HP for Make. I'm then given 3 > choices for Model: > > HP DeskJet Series CUPS v1.1 (en) > HP LaserJet Series CUPS v1.1 (en) > HP New DeskJet Series CUPS v1.1 (en) > > My driver does not seem to show. How do I install the driver? I've been > choosing the 2nd option.
for a HP Laserjet I use the following: lpd://192.168.0.50/ and use the HP LaserJet Series CUPS v1.1 (en) (you can try the same). It works for me even for test pages. hopefully this works for you. ganesh
