If you're using RedHat's default kernel then the modules needed for both
the printer and the zip drive are probably present.
To start the zip driver use the following command (if you're using
RedHat 5.1 -- if not then substitute the proper module directory):
insmod
-Original Message-
From: Ignacio Rodriguez [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 1998 00:02
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: printing problems, ppa zip disk, and RH 5.0
Patrick O'Neil wrote:
I have finally gotten my RH system configured and ALMOST up to
full
just for the record, the manufacturer doesn't know what he's
talking about, I have a zip drive hooked up to my Epson 600 and it works
great.
The problem is having the correct modules loaded, either lp.o or ppa.o
Check the Zip mini-howto, it explains all.
Graham
Actually, RedHat isn't
On Wed, 17 Jun 1998, Ignacio Rodriguez wrote:
- so I can mount/umount it? How do I get my printer working under
- the circumstances?
-
-I also have a Zip at /dev/lp0 (lpt1) and the manufacturer says it's not
-compatible with Linux. I have never tried printing, but, have you tried
-disconnecting
Patrick O'Neil wrote:
I have finally gotten my RH system configured and ALMOST up to
full functionality. I do have a problem with printing, however.
I have an Epson Stylus Color 600 attached to lpt1 as well as
a PPA Zip drive. I installed scsi support for the PPA during
initial install
I have finally gotten my RH system configured and ALMOST up to
full functionality. I do have a problem with printing, however.
I have an Epson Stylus Color 600 attached to lpt1 as well as
a PPA Zip drive. I installed scsi support for the PPA during
initial install but have not seen, or been
On Tue, 16 Jun 1998, Patrick O'Neil wrote:
[snip]
I have an Epson Stylus Color 600 attached to lpt1 as well as
a PPA Zip drive. I installed scsi support for the PPA during
initial install but have not seen, or been able to mount, my
Zip drive. Now, I believe that installing support for
