39 lines
1.2 KiB
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39 lines
1.2 KiB
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1. Login as a superuser ( or use "sudo" option if required).
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2. Install the driver.
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Turn on the printer and connect the usb, network or parallel cable.
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Go to the directory where the driver is.
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Install LPR driver.The install process may take some time. Please wait until it is complete.
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Command : dpkg -i --force-all (lpr-drivername)
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Check if the LPR driver is installed.
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Command : dpkg -l | grep Brother
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3. Confirm/Configure a file according to your connection.
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Check the configuration filename for your distribution.
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Example:
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openSUSE, Ubuntu, Debian : /etc/printcap
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Redhat, fedora, Mandriva : /etc/printcap.local
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Edit the file according to your connection.
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For USB Connection (Default)
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Check if the parameter of ":lp" is ":lp=/dev/usb/lp0"
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For Network Connection
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replace ":lp" line to the following 2 lines
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:rm=(ip address of your printer)\
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:rp=lp\
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For Parallel Connection
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replace ":lp" line to the following line
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:lp=/dev/lp0\
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Restart the print system.
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Command (for lpr): /etc/init.d/lpr restart
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Command (for lprng) : /etc/init.d/lprng restart
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4. Try a test print.
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