Printer Setup

[WJWheels]

Ok, I got the download thing out of the way, now it's on to the next problem.

I have 2 printers connected to a print server on my network. How can I connect to them. I have all the info - ip#, port, etc. but it seems the wizard won't let me enter the information even though there's boxes for it. What 'unlocks' the boxes?

[WJWheels]

Intentional BUMP!! Someone's got to know something about the printer wizard in Mandrake-Linux 8.0 -or- how to get my printers recognized which are on a HP JetDirect Printserver.

[bdg1983]

Have you tried http://www.linuxprinting.org/howto/network.html#NETWORKED-PRINTERS as it mentions the JetDirect.

[WJWheels]

Thank mdwattsIII. I'll check it out. I really appreciate it. I've been 4 days into Linux now, so every new link helps.

[irlandes]

Originally posted by mdwatts the 3rd:
<STRONG>Have you tried http://www.linuxprinting.org/howto/network.html#NETWORKED-PRINTERS as it mentions the JetDirect.</STRONG>

That is super cool, mdwatts the 3rd. One of my pet peeves is the guy who snarls RTFM, but gives a newbie no idea which manual to read. I have concluded this is because they don't know which manual to read. Thanks for the clues to the newbie!! Good job!

[bdg1983]

Thanks. I always try to post the link to all reading material I recommend including the NHF's.

[WJWheels]

The link was very helpful, and now I'm on the right track (?) - First it seems I must have the software to run the JetDirect printserver from Linux. On the HP site I found 2 software/driver downloads: RH 6.2 & SuSE Linux 6.4. Which (if any) would be suited for my Mandrake-Linux 8.0 distro?

[bdg1983]

I guess it's me again and I use none of those distros.

I've heard that Mandrake is based on Redhat, so it may be better to try the RH6.2 driver. Are you sure nothing else is available?

[WJWheels]

.. nothing available from HP. I'll see it I can work with the RH version. I know that for windoze to install printers on the JetDirect, I must first install the "HP Printer Install Wizard" program.

Thanks again mdwatts. I'm hoping someone with the same setup will see this.

[WJWheels]

I downloaded the install proggie from HP - hpwebjet_linux.selfx - but I can't get it to do a thing. Executable is enabled. I've never heard of .selfx - what is it? and how do I get it to work? I've tried under user and under root - same result - nada.

[armando86]

Originally posted by WJWheels:
<STRONG>I downloaded the install proggie from HP - hpwebjet_linux.selfx - but I can't get it to do a thing. Executable is enabled. I've never heard of .selfx - what is it? and how do I get it to work? I've tried under user and under root - same result - nada.</STRONG>

Did you try typing "./hpwebjet_linux.selfx"? Sorry if it sounds obvious but most newbies don't know this sort of thing.

[WJWheels]

It sure wasn't obvious to me, even though that's exactly the way it is in the instructions. Can I merely enter that as a "run command" or do I have to show a path or be at/in a certain place?

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When I enter that in a Run Command, an error box pops up - Kerror - "Unknown Host".

Now what do I do?

[ 25 July 2001: Message edited by: WJWheels ]

[armando86]

Originally posted by WJWheels:
<STRONG>It sure wasn't obvious to me, even though that's exactly the way it is in the instructions. Can I merely enter that as a "run command" or do I have to show a path or be at/in a certain place?

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When I enter that in a Run Command, an error box pops up - Kerror - "Unknown Host".

Now what do I do?

[ 25 July 2001: Message edited by: WJWheels ]</STRONG>

In order for ./hpwebjet_linux.selfx to run the program you have to be in the same directory as that program is in. For example if the program was in your home directory you would type:

cd ~
./hpwebjet_linux.selfx

(BTW this must be done in a console or an xterm)

[WJWheels]

OK. I've got my linux box unhooked right now, but I'm printing this out. Actually the file now is in root\home\warren\downloads\... where I put it when I downloaded it. What do you mean by "be in the directory"?

[Silent Bob]

Open up a terminal and type cd /home/warren/downloads/ (/ is the 'root' directory)

you should now be 'in' the /home/warren/downloads directory (type pwd and it prints the directory you are in)

type ls to see the contents of that directory, hpwebjet_linux.selfx should be listed.

then type ./hpwebjet_linux.selfx to run the hpwebjet_linux.selfx file.

You may have to type su and enter your root password before you run the program so that you have the necessary privileges for the install process

Hope this helps

[ 27 July 2001: Message edited by: Silent Bob ]

[WJWheels]

Thank you, thank you.. I have it now. It looks a lot like dos with somewhat different commands. You've all been very patient and helpful.