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connecting a printer via usb-parallel cable

Asked by arenberg

Hi,

I am new to linux (Ubuntu Feisty Fawn) and tried to install an old laser jet 4 via a usb->parallel cable (Dynex DX-UBPC)

It does not work on linux:
1)- the cable seems detected and is reported in the hardware database
2)- the printer seems also detected and reported.

3)when asking t print the test page, pages just go through the printer
Based on 1) and 2) I suppose it is possible to make the printer print correctly

I am right ? and how can this be fixed

Thanks

Arenberg

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Ralph Janke (txwikinger) said : 		#1

Thanks for the question.

Did you configure the printer with the correct printer device file? You didn't say what printer you try to use, so I can't tell you which one is the right one.

I hope this helps.

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arenberg (appartarenberg) said : 		#2

Hi Ralph

Sorry for the lack of info
Here are the steps I followed:
0) printer ON
1) connection cable (usb to parallel)+ printer
2) use the administration tool for printer=>it detected the printer (laserjet 4m)
3) I tried the test page=> sheets just go through
4) uninstall the printer
5) retry configure the printer => printer not detected anymore
6) check in the tool 'hardware information=> its detects the presence of the cable (interface 1284) and gives the name of the printer (HP Laserjet 4)+ details (I cannt copy them in txt format)
7) I remove the cable afrom the usb port and the hardware information tool removes the reference to 1284 interface and the printer
7bis) I put back the cable - reference to the printer and interafec 1284 through usb detected again
8) I reasonably conclude that the printer is detected in the 'hardward information' tool (menu system /preference) but not by the configuration tool

I hope thes test can help diagnosing the problem

Thanks for the help

Arenberg

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Best Ralph Janke (txwikinger) said : 		#3

Since it is an HP printer, I would definitely try the hplib toolbox

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arenberg (appartarenberg) said : 		#4

Thanks Ralph Janke, that solved my question.