I don't know, but I can also confirm it in 8.04. I was having all kinds of problems using my Epson Stylus CX4800. Wouldn't print. Wouldn't let me have permission to check ink levels, even as root.
I can't be 100% sure that it was the exact same problem, but the workaround given here fixed my problem instantly. -- Epson DX4850 usb printer does not work after upgrading from 7.04 to 7.10 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/154833 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs