[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I've been installing Debian for a month now and at the point > where I want to print. I have the Debian shrink wrap distribution > put out by VA Linux, O'Reilly, and SGI. It includes a book published > by O'Reilly. There is nothing in the book about installing printers. > I've read the 50 page HOWTO on printing and read the mailing > list archives. I have read about lpr, lpd, magicfilter, apsfilter, > printcap, and several other details but have found nothing on > how to print. What do I do first?
man magicfiterconfig I configured my HP850c just running properly magicfilterconfig and nothing more... > Do I use modconf to tell > whatever that there is a parallel port? If you are using the onboard paralel port and your kernel is configured acordingly, there is no need to. > Do I edit the printcap file? Let magicfilterconfig do the dirty job for you. > If so, what do I say in it for my HP LaserJet 4P? Do > I type in "magicfilterconfig" and answer questions? Nice option. Trust me. > So far I have the command line only. Once your printer is configured, it will work for console and X-based programs. > I'm reluctant to try the install > of X windows as it sounds very complicated with several choices. > If I install X windows first, is there a GUI print configure > program? printop, but it only allows you to _manage_ de lpd, not to _configure_ the printer. Taupter
