I am not familiar with Caldera's install, but at some point in the install
process did you get prompted to select your printer. I Know in RH6.0 the
Canon 610 is in the list of supported printers. You just select it and the
install program writes /etc/printcap for you.
If that is the case, a simple
lpr filename
should work. Try a couple things. Logged in as root enter
/etc/fstab | /dev/lp0
That should print fstab to your printer (unformatted mind you). If that
works you know that linux is talking to your parallel port OK. Next try
lpr /etc/fstab
If that works, you know your printer is working correctly.
Michael Adams wrote:
> Hit to all you great people who help us linux newbies!
>
> Does there need to be some sort of line in the /etc/fstab file about the
> printer? I am running Caldera 2.2 and I have somethjng called
> parport........I am lost of course and can't get my printer working. I
> have a Canon 610. But I did notice there is nothing in this file
> (fstab) about lp0 or printers? Any help out there?
>
> Mike Adams
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