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Old June 2nd 05, 12:57 AM
alexander750
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Default Printing via network to Unix (CUPS/Ghostscript): "Printer offline"

I am attempting to set up printing from a 98se machine, via network, to a
printer connected to a Unix box. That printer works correctly when printing
jobs from its host; also, printing works correctly in Windows with its own
printer (i.e., to LPT1).

On the Unix host, I have printer sharing and SAMBA (Microsoft server
emulation) set up correctly; in the Network Neighborhood, I can access the
Unix machine's /home directory (since I'm the only user--and thus the
sysadmin, apart from root and the usual daemons). I cannot, however, see
/var/spool, /var/spool/cups, or /var/spool/samba from Windows (this last has
777 permissions and thus should be visible anywhere on the LAN).

According to the CUPS documentation, when printing from Windows, any
standard PostScript driver can be used (since the host is running Ghostscript
and thus acts as a RIP for whatever printer is connected to it), with a PPD
appropriate for the printer. I used the Apple Color LaserWriter PS driver to
do so, with a modified PPD for the Epson inkjet actually in use there.

When I open the Printers window to add the printer, then select "Network",
and then click "Browse", the Unix box shows no printer connected. If I enter
the network IP address directly as per CUPS instructions (e.g.,
"http://192.168.1.100:631/printers/queue_name") I get a message saying
"This printer is currently offline. You may continue setup, but you will not
be able to use it until it has been placed online." When I complete setup,
the printer appears, but is grayed-out.

I have also tried using
http://machine_name:631/printers/queue_name,
\\machine-name\var\spool\samba, and
\\machine-name:631\printers\queue_name
to no avail.
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Old June 4th 05, 01:54 AM
alexander750
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oh, I see why...Win98 doesn't support IP printing, at lest not natively. :-(

"alexander750" wrote:

I am attempting to set up printing from a 98se machine, via network, to a
printer connected to a Unix box. That printer works correctly when printing
jobs from its host; also, printing works correctly in Windows with its own
printer (i.e., to LPT1).

On the Unix host, I have printer sharing and SAMBA (Microsoft server
emulation) set up correctly; in the Network Neighborhood, I can access the
Unix machine's /home directory (since I'm the only user--and thus the
sysadmin, apart from root and the usual daemons). I cannot, however, see
/var/spool, /var/spool/cups, or /var/spool/samba from Windows (this last has
777 permissions and thus should be visible anywhere on the LAN).

According to the CUPS documentation, when printing from Windows, any
standard PostScript driver can be used (since the host is running Ghostscript
and thus acts as a RIP for whatever printer is connected to it), with a PPD
appropriate for the printer. I used the Apple Color LaserWriter PS driver to
do so, with a modified PPD for the Epson inkjet actually in use there.

When I open the Printers window to add the printer, then select "Network",
and then click "Browse", the Unix box shows no printer connected. If I enter
the network IP address directly as per CUPS instructions (e.g.,
"http://192.168.1.100:631/printers/queue_name") I get a message saying
"This printer is currently offline. You may continue setup, but you will not
be able to use it until it has been placed online." When I complete setup,
the printer appears, but is grayed-out.

I have also tried using
http://machine_name:631/printers/queue_name,
\\machine-name\var\spool\samba, and
\\machine-name:631\printers\queue_name
to no avail.

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Old August 18th 05, 08:57 PM
TimB
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Actually, I think the problem is likely different as printing from Win98 to
your Unix box (Samba) is using the SMB protocol. Have you checked your
print(er) name on the Unix side is 12 characters or less. Anything longer,
and it just won't show up in the "browse-able" list of available shared
resources on the Unix side. Same with accounts -- if your Unix account
(for win98 user) is longer than 12 characters, Win98 won't see it as Samba
maps the share to the username. Must be some old DOS vestages with Client
for Microsoft networks under the covers of Win98 causing that. Once you
can see the printer you should just be able to add it as a network printer
by browsing to it in Printer setup.

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Old August 18th 05, 08:59 PM
TimB
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Actually, I think the problem is likely different as printing from Win98 to
your Unix box (Samba) is using the SMB protocol. Have you checked your
print(er) name on the Unix side is 12 characters or less. Anything longer,
and it just won't show up in the "browse-able" list of available shared
resources on the Unix side. Same with accounts -- if your Unix account
(for win98 user) is longer than 12 characters, Win98 won't see it as Samba
maps the share to the username. Must be some old DOS vestages with Client
for Microsoft networks under the covers of Win98 causing that. Once you
can see the printer you should just be able to add it as a network printer
by browsing to it in Printer setup.

 




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