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b4283

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Registered: 2008-11-26

Posts: 123

CUPS does(can only) print test pages but not other apps

I encountered a strange problem that isn't described in other contexts.

my CUPS can only print test pages from its http control panel (localhost:631), but no apps can actually print from the protocol -- my printer is a HP Laserjet 3050 connected to a Windows XP host, and I use Postscript-HP driver for CUPS. the configuration goes like this:

my comp --> samba --> windows xp --> HP 3050

after this, i used sudo to start the to-print program, trying to relieve if it's a permission problem. as it turned out it's somthing else.

as i digg in deeper, i found that cups didn't even receive tasks from my apps. the TASK LIST VIEW from CUPS control panel showed only the test pages i successfully printed before, no other tasks that is showing STOPPED or ERROR or POSTPONED something like that, just a plain task list of test pages.

and i already added my user to the lp group as i understand that it's the printer group. can anyone help me with this ?

kjon

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From: Temuco, Chile

Registered: 2008-04-16

Posts: 398

Re: CUPS does(can only) print test pages but not other apps

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Last edited by kjon (2008-12-28 17:56:44)

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kazuo

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From: São Paulo/Brazil

Registered: 2008-03-18

Posts: 413

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Re: CUPS does(can only) print test pages but not other apps

You set your printer as the default printer? Can be this...

b4283

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Registered: 2008-11-26

Posts: 123

Re: CUPS does(can only) print test pages but not other apps

yes, it's the default printer.
though i don't think if it matters, because everytime the program will prompt me which printer to use.

b4283

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Registered: 2008-11-26

Posts: 123

Re: CUPS does(can only) print test pages but not other apps

updates:

got a chance to connect the printer directly to my computer
omitting the network factor makes it worked...

BUT the recommended Postscript-HP driver didn't work, only Gutenprint
can it be odder ?

yvonney

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Registered: 2008-06-11

Posts: 671

Re: CUPS does(can only) print test pages but not other apps

I'm having simlar problem.
Photosmart PPD got everything install and setup though all apps won't print
I think it's may be somthing to do with being asked for a password and login when i try to change anything at
localhost   6100

ideas welcomed!

fwojciec

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Registered: 2007-05-20

Posts: 1,411

Re: CUPS does(can only) print test pages but not other apps

The user for this password query should be root, and the password your root password.

yvonney

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Registered: 2008-06-11

Posts: 671

Re: CUPS does(can only) print test pages but not other apps

great!

Now that I've set my printer as the default I can bring up the print box from my browser.
Looks Like I'm still having print probs though will write back after I try a bunch of things.

EDIT: looks like I CAN print from gvim...

that's a BIG help...

the other issues I will get through. GOOD to know I'm part way there!!!

Last edited by yvonney (2009-02-25 22:51:12)