On Tue, 4 Feb 2003, Bjarne Wichmann Petersen wrote: > On Monday 03 February 2003 22:05, AlanE wrote: > > > >/usr/local/bin/lpr -P 'laserjet' '/var/tmp/kde-mekanix/kdeprint_pYNslYF' : > > >execution failed with message: > > >lpr: unable to print file: server-error-service-unavailable" > > That looks like a cups message; did you install cups-lpr as well? > > And, what is the print system set to in the print dialog? That message > > indicates that the print daemon (cupsd) is not running. > > "I" haven't installed cups, but looks like KDE "dragged" it along. So yes, > cups-lpr seems to be installed and no cupsd is not runing. And I really don't > like cups running, I'm quite happy with the systems lpr/lpd. So, can I remove > safely all-that-is-cups without breaking anything in KDE? And how do I > reinstate my systems lpr?
I don't know if pkg_deinstalling cups will break KDE, but I'm going to wager a guess that you have /usr/local/bin before /usr/bin in your path, and that if you reverse them, printing will work. Geoff To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
