On Sunday, 17 February 2019 11:39:21 GMT IMAP wrote: > Hello list, > > After a long spell of no printing, I'm trying to get my mono laser working > again. I'm in the lp group, and the USB interface seems to be working: > > # lsusb | grep Kyocera > Bus 003 Device 008: ID 0482:000e Kyocera Corp. FS-1020D Printer
OK, the USB stack is working. Check your user is also in the lpadmin and plugdev groups. > But the KDE system settings applet can't see the printer, nor can Firefox at > http://localhost:631/. I've tried adding a manual configuration, but the > printer is still not found. > > I even tried the kernel module usblp, but that didn't find it either so I > got rid of the module. >From what I recall this module should no longer be used with cups - but it's been at least a decade since I used cups with USB. > Do I have a defunct printer? Check dmesg to make sure nothing untoward is reported by the kernel. Have a quick look at lpstat. For example, 'lpstat -v' should list your printer. -- Regards, Mick
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