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mrdinkel · 12-24-2004, 05:12 PM

Alright, so far this is what i've got working in Linux

- all networking aspects
- editing debian menus
- installing debian software.

But what I haven't quite figured out (and quite frankly it may be impossible) is how to get linux to print to my printer. Its done over a USB port, which i know my kernel and everything talk WELL with my USB HDD, my USB mouse.

My printer is a Lexmark X1100 Series, which has all of the devices.

All I've found so far is Linux LPR mode, which is printing over TCP/IP.

Any insight, as I have no drivers for it nor knowledge of print monitor techniques in Linux, would be helpful.

12-24-2004, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrdinkel Ultra Techie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 584	Linux and printing Alright, so far this is what i've got working in Linux - all networking aspects - editing debian menus - installing debian software. But what I haven't quite figured out (and quite frankly it may be impossible) is how to get linux to print to my printer. Its done over a USB port, which i know my kernel and everything talk WELL with my USB HDD, my USB mouse. My printer is a Lexmark X1100 Series, which has all of the devices. All I've found so far is Linux LPR mode, which is printing over TCP/IP. Any insight, as I have no drivers for it nor knowledge of print monitor techniques in Linux, would be helpful. __________________ A+ Core Hardware, Software Certified (May 13 2005) the new beast... AMD Athlon XP 3200+ Barton running at 2.16 Ghz. GeForce MX 4000 (mainly takes the load off the main system) Creative Labs Audigy 24-bit sound. Some Case from tigerdirect 512 MB Ultra DDR RAM. 80GB Seagate HDD LiteOn CD-RW / DVD ROM drive. currently looking at a litescribe drive at staples, due to its ability to label the CD shortly after being burned.