Re: [aclug-L] Printer in debian 2

[Nate Bargmann <ka0rny@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Wesley Simon wrote:

> As soon as I exit and try to "lp testfile," it says:
> 
> connection to 'localhost' failed - Connection refused
> job 'cfA535amd.' transfer to ascii@localhost failed
Hi Wesley.

I'm not really familiar with Debian as I've used Slackware, but I'm
wondering if lpd is being started.  Since you can cat a file to
/dev/lp1, I think your permissions on that device are just fine.  I
installed magicfilter here with no problems.

You might also check /etc/hosts.lpd (that's where it is in Slackware, at
least) and be sure there aren't a bunch of weird entries in there.  In
fact, my /etc/hosts.lpd has no entries and is a blank file.

Lastly, ensure there is a spool directory for the printer you specify in
/etc/printcap with a line similar to:

        :sd=/var/spool/lpd/lp1: \

This sets up the spool directory for that particular printer entry and
if it doesn't exist, lpd may be looking elsewhere to try to spool your
print job.

Just a couple of shots in the dark.

- Nate >>

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